diff --git "a/quiet-ml/11/answer2.csv" "b/quiet-ml/11/answer2.csv" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/quiet-ml/11/answer2.csv" @@ -0,0 +1,1818 @@ +post,trigger + I avoid the news about covid for my mental health. Pretty much what I find out about the pandemic pops up on my feed. Now Im seeing so much conflicting information at the same time and Im confused and defeated. Now Im seeing so much conflicting information at the same time and Im confused and defeated. Even after Im vaccinated I still have to worry !? This truly fucking sucks. After doing a lot of research to questions I had regarding the vaccines I felt more comfortable finally booking to get one.,I avoid the news about covid for my mental health. Pretty much what I find out about the pandemic pops up on my feed. Now Im seeing so much conflicting information at the same time and Im confused and defeated. +" She hasn't experienced her loss of taste and smell, which brings me to wonder - is it possible she has the Delta variant, or is it also normal that she still has her taste and smell? She hasn't experienced her loss of taste and smell, which brings me to wonder - is it possible she has the Delta variant, or is it also normal that she still has her taste and smell? I've googled online, but they're just saying that not losing your sense of taste and smell means your symptoms are more severe, which I fear, but highly doubt.","She hasn't experienced her loss of taste and smell, which brings me to wonder - is it possible she has the Delta variant, or is it also normal that she still has her taste and smell?" + I know it is less than a week from his positive result but I just want to know that it will be likely the he will make a full recovery :( He doesnt have any pre existing conditions but his father has MS so maybe there is something going on there (genetics wise). I know it is less than a week from his positive result but I just want to know that it will be likely the he will make a full recovery :( He doesnt have any pre existing conditions but his father has MS so maybe there is something going on there (genetics wise). However he still has loss of smell and feels winded from going on walks or up the stairs.,I know it is less than a week from his positive result but I just want to know that it will be likely the he will make a full recovery :( He doesnt have any pre existing conditions but his father has MS so maybe there is something going on there (genetics wise). + My other boss isnt. He got Covid once before and now was apparently exposed to it at some point last week when he played golf with his uncle (who runs our corporate office one town over). His uncle has Covid-19 fully. Unaware of his vaxx status. He got Covid once before and now was apparently exposed to it at some point last week when he played golf with his uncle (who runs our corporate office one town over).,My other boss isnt. He got Covid once before and now was apparently exposed to it at some point last week when he played golf with his uncle (who runs our corporate office one town over). His uncle has Covid-19 fully. Unaware of his vaxx status. + I called them and asked them for the barcode of the kit they sent me and the reference and they said they can't give it to me and I'll have to do another test as they won't give me the results unless I have those numbers. Seems ridiculous to me that they have the information but won't tell me my result and now I may have isolated for longer than necessary for no good reason. Has anyone else had this problem? And how did you get your result?,I called them and asked them for the barcode of the kit they sent me and the reference and they said they can't give it to me and I'll have to do another test as they won't give me the results unless I have those numbers. + Even when I tell her if you get a really mild case would it be really that bad? She says yes because of long covid. I don't wanna isolate again I really just want to live my life. But she is making it so hard. What do I do? Now she is forcing us back into lockdown because she is convinced our vaccines have worn off. I don't wanna isolate again I really just want to live my life.,Even when I tell her if you get a really mild case would it be really that bad? She says yes because of long covid. I don't wanna isolate again I really just want to live my life. But she is making it so hard. What do I do? +" I think people who are vaccinated are not, on a population level, major contributors to the transmission of the disease, Dr. David Dowdy, a Johns Hopkins University epidemiologist, told me What is clear is that people who are vaccinated and have symptomatic breakthrough infections can transmit it to other people, Dr. Ashish Jha of Brown University said. Heres some takeaways from it: As you can see, new cases have risen only modestly among people over 65, suggesting that breakthrough infections are rare.","I think people who are vaccinated are not, on a population level, major contributors to the transmission of the disease, Dr. David Dowdy, a Johns Hopkins University epidemiologist, told me What is clear is that people who are vaccinated and have symptomatic breakthrough infections can transmit it to other people, Dr. Ashish Jha of Brown University said." +" I am freaking out with anxiety. Also my dad wears a mask everywhere we go but about 4 days ago he was outside mask less and a random stranger guy came up to him and they were talking maskless outside for like 6 minutes. Everyone in my house is fully vaccinated. My dad woke up today feeling super fatigued, sneezing nonstop and congested. I booked a test for him tomorrow morning but my anxiety is through the roof. My mom has multiple health issues and I've seen reports that there is a chance of getting bad covid even if fully vaxxed.",I am freaking out with anxiety. Also my dad wears a mask everywhere we go but about 4 days ago he was outside mask less and a random stranger guy came up to him and they were talking maskless outside for like 6 minutes. +" I'm fully vaccinated and I don't get seriously ill easily, but when I do, it is always an intense experience. Hi all, My wife came down with symptoms last weekend and has been dealing with what looked like an intense bout of flu. We got her tested and the results came back today positive. Is there anything I can do to prepare for the onset of symptoms in order to reduce the severity?","I'm fully vaccinated and I don't get seriously ill easily, but when I do, it is always an intense experience." +" I don't really understand what the chances are that we catch it. I really want to relax in the house, but I am freaked out. What are the real risks of the rental house and what can I do to mitigate them? I can't shake a fear about the rental house. I don't know who was in it before us.","I don't really understand what the chances are that we catch it. I really want to relax in the house, but I am freaked out." +" >Dr.[Scott ]([url] on Monday he expects rising U.S. coronavirus cases, linked to the highly transmissible delta variant, to start declining in the next two to three weeks, pointing to the U.K.s fall in infections as evidence for what may play out in America. However, if this were true, it would mean that this current surge in the US peaks around mid-August, significantly sooner than the September/October peak I've heard previously, and would mean that the worst will be behind us by the time the fall semester starts.",">Dr.[Scott ]([url] on Monday he expects rising U.S. coronavirus cases, linked to the highly transmissible delta variant, to start declining in the next two to three weeks, pointing to the U.K.s fall in infections as evidence for what may play out in America." +" Everyone in my home is vaccinated, shes vaccinated and everyone in her home is too so I dont see the need to ask, but she does work at a preschool so I understand the worry with the new delta variant. However, I still feel a little odd asking her to get tested. Im very excited to have her visit, though a few people in my family are at high risk for Covid and brought up potentially asking her to get tested a few days before she comes for that extra layer of reassurance.","Everyone in my home is vaccinated, shes vaccinated and everyone in her home is too so I dont see the need to ask, but she does work at a preschool so I understand the worry with the new delta variant. However, I still feel a little odd asking her to get tested." +" If a vaccine-resistant variant makes it to where I live, which is stupid Florida (making it seem very likely) I would absolutely consider ending my life. Now Im just thinking nothing matters anymore because well just have more and more deadly COVID variants until it gets all of us.","If a vaccine-resistant variant makes it to where I live, which is stupid Florida (making it seem very likely) I would absolutely consider ending my life." +" I dont want to do this again. Im terrified that the vaccines are starting to fail. I dont want to do this all over again. I never wanted to contract Covid in the first place, I dont care about the stats that people throw around. Ive taken care of people my age and younger who ended up dying of Covid and they were in MUCH better health than I am. Our COVID hospitalizations are going up again, even with vaccinated people, and quite honestly it is shaking me to my core.","I dont want to do this again. Im terrified that the vaccines are starting to fail. I dont want to do this all over again. I never wanted to contract Covid in the first place, I dont care about the stats that people throw around. Ive taken care of people my age and younger who ended up dying of Covid and they were in MUCH better health than I am." +" Today, they only showed 35,816 new cases. Now granted, Florida was not listed today for some reason, but subtracting Florida from Friday's case count, still shows a drop in a few thousand cases. This is positive news no matter how to look at it, let's hope things keep going down.","Today, they only showed 35,816 new cases. Now granted, Florida was not listed today for some reason, but subtracting Florida from Friday's case count, still shows a drop in a few thousand cases." +" All my friends had said that they stuck around the clinic after the vaccination for the 15 to 30 minute waiting window. Just reaching out to see if anyone had a similar event or could provide any input. I don't think I'll be getting my 2nd dose from the same pharmacy. Hi all, Been nervous about getting my vaccine but went through with it and got the first dose today. Just reaching out to see if anyone had a similar event or could provide any input. I don't think I'll be getting my 2nd dose from the same pharmacy. Hi all, Been nervous about getting my vaccine but went through with it and got the first dose today.",All my friends had said that they stuck around the clinic after the vaccination for the 15 to 30 minute waiting window. Just reaching out to see if anyone had a similar event or could provide any input. I don't think I'll be getting my 2nd dose from the same pharmacy. +" Dad, partner, and stepson are all vaccinated. However last week my partner's cousin and uncle visited as well. Both are vaccinated. Cousin tested positive maybe 1-2 days after leaving. He traveled via plane. We dong know if he came with covid, got it while visiting, or got it on his trip home. Dad, partner, and stepson got tested yesterday and are negative. Wondering if we should cancel our trip, stay somewhere else, ask them to keep getting tested, all/none of the above. I know that vaccinated people are less likely to transmit the virus. But with Delta and other more contagious variants out there I am of course worried.","Dad, partner, and stepson are all vaccinated. However last week my partner's cousin and uncle visited as well. Both are vaccinated. Cousin tested positive maybe 1-2 days after leaving. He traveled via plane. We dong know if he came with covid, got it while visiting, or got it on his trip home. Dad, partner, and stepson got tested yesterday and are negative." +" They said because of everyone being masked up for so long its just hitting everyone hard right now. I cant stand the thought of mask mandates again for a number of reasons. For one, I hate them and my mental health has vastly improved since being able to go maskless. Another big reason is the surge in other viruses. Since we were all wearing masks for so long, there is a crazy unexpected surge in viruses that were more or less dormant while masked up. We sent our toddler to part time daycare in early June and he almost immediately got an upper respiratory infection. After he recovered, we sent him back and he got hand foot and mouth disease. Anyway, mask mandates will protect the selfish unvaccinated by choice crowd from COVID, but the rest of us who chose to get vaccinated so we can go maskless cant build up our immune systems, and end up catching everything else when we take our masks off. The idea of another masked up winter and virus-ridden 2022 summer is awful to me.",They said because of everyone being masked up for so long its just hitting everyone hard right now. +" I just want to know if theres any chance this will ever end at this point. First we get the vaccines which gave me a glimmer of hope, then the Delta variant came out and now Los Angeles requires masks for everyone. I feel like masks are going to be forever at this point, can anyone please prove me wrong.",I just want to know if theres any chance this will ever end at this point. +" Now the CDC is about to remove any and all freedoms for me, and theyre gonna do it right before my birthday which means my vacation is essentially destroyed, my birthday is going to be destroyed and I have no hope left. I give up. I completely and totally give UP. Now the CDC is about to remove any and all freedoms for me, and theyre gonna do it right before my birthday which means my vacation is essentially destroyed, my birthday is going to be destroyed and I have no hope left.","Now the CDC is about to remove any and all freedoms for me, and theyre gonna do it right before my birthday which means my vacation is essentially destroyed, my birthday is going to be destroyed and I have no hope left. I give up. I completely and totally give UP." +" Once we have enough vaccinated people masking will end. And it will be safe again, too. But worry not. More and more people are still getting vaccinated. Once we have enough vaccinated people masking will end.","Once we have enough vaccinated people masking will end. And it will be safe again, too." +" I have no idea what is going on. I've seen information saying that the Delta variant is only slightly more contagious in vaccinated people. At this point, I'm so utterly confused about what is going on that I cannot even begin to construct a response to what is happening.",I have no idea what is going on. I've seen information saying that the Delta variant is only slightly more contagious in vaccinated people. +" And if Delta infections go down like some are predicting...shouldn't be the case very for very long. [[url] So the big thing it, they are just recommending that vaccinated people mask up in places with high transmission, not a mandate, not hard and fast rules, just a suggest on.",And if Delta infections go down like some are predicting...shouldn't be the case very for very long. +" I dont see anything good about this current time period. All I see is doom and gloom, and Im wondering if thats normal. Ive been very depressed because I wish I had done more in the past. Ive been very depressed because I wish I had done more in the past.",I dont see anything good about this current time period. + I've been fully vaccinated since May and I'm so scared I'm gonna catch the Delta and its going to end me. I've been fully vaccinated since May and I'm so scared I'm gonna catch the Delta and its going to end me. I know my chances are low of that happening but I can't get the thought out of my head.,I've been fully vaccinated since May and I'm so scared I'm gonna catch the Delta and its going to end me. +" Perhaps this is an indication that the prediction of the Delta Variant being a quick burn and then a crasher might be true, particularly in Arkansas' case. Once again, too early to say, but an observation. Perhaps this is an indication that the prediction of the Delta Variant being a quick burn and then a crasher might be true, particularly in Arkansas' case.","Perhaps this is an indication that the prediction of the Delta Variant being a quick burn and then a crasher might be true, particularly in Arkansas' case. Once again, too early to say, but an observation." +" This is going to be complex but hear me out I feel like wearing a mask triggers depression and trauma in me It reminds me of a depressing time (the past year and half) and then also the last time I regularly wore a face mask was I was trying to avoid be recognized (as there was an event that I was in that made the local news (and it was sensationalized by them) Im afraid I have developed C-PTSD throughout this pandemic For example whenever I see a Facebook profile pic of someones mask selfie i swear it triggers a brief feeling that I should avoid looking at it further because it reminds me of being deeply depressed last year The only face covering I will wear is a bandanna since I have worn them well before the pandemic for dust allergies (since I work or Im frequently outside), however since I only starting wearing it indoors last year Im afraid that will trigger depression/PTSD (outdoors is different (because I only wear it for dust) Additionally Ive been told by some experts that wearing a bandana is in some cases worse than not wearing a mask at all, I was told several times that its not truly a mask But I hate the feel of regular face masks (Im autistic), it feels very awkward with the straps around the ears and personally since I have a beard it makes it more uncomfortable (the bandana allows my beard to be more free and it doesnt feel odd on my ears) Now with the paranoia about the delta variant Im afraid I will be forced to wear a mask indoors again It pisses me off since Im already vaccinated and Im feeling like Im being forced to accommodate to people who refused to get vaccinated. This is going to be complex but hear me out I feel like wearing a mask triggers depression and trauma in me It reminds me of a depressing time (the past year and half) and then also the last time I regularly wore a face mask was I was trying to avoid be recognized (as there was an event that I was in that made the local news (and it was sensationalized by them) Im afraid I have developed C-PTSD throughout this pandemic For example whenever I see a Facebook profile pic of someones mask selfie i swear it triggers a brief feeling that I should avoid looking at it further because it reminds me of being deeply depressed last year The only face covering I will wear is a bandanna since I have worn them well before the pandemic for dust allergies (since I work or Im frequently outside), however since I only starting wearing it indoors last year Im afraid that will trigger depression/PTSD (outdoors is different (because I only wear it for dust) Additionally Ive been told by some experts that wearing a bandana is in some cases worse than not wearing a mask at all, I was told several times that its not truly a mask But I hate the feel of regular face masks (Im autistic), it feels very awkward with the straps around the ears and personally since I have a beard it makes it more uncomfortable (the bandana allows my beard to be more free and it doesnt feel odd on my ears) Now with the paranoia about the delta variant Im afraid I will be forced to wear a mask indoors again It pisses me off since Im already vaccinated and Im feeling like Im being forced to accommodate to people who refused to get vaccinated. Also I feel like this pandemic has become a authoritarian capitalist scam by the 1% elites to gain more wealth and power from the crisis (which is contributing to my anger (since I hate abuse of power) Sorry if this is long and feels more like a rant but I feel like I have to get this off my chest somewhere This is going to be complex but hear me out I feel like wearing a mask triggers depression and trauma in me It reminds me of a depressing time (the past year and half) and then also the last time I regularly wore a face mask was I was trying to avoid be recognized (as there was an event that I was in that made the local news (and it was sensationalized by them) Im afraid I have developed C-PTSD throughout this pandemic For example whenever I see a Facebook profile pic of someones mask selfie i swear it triggers a brief feeling that I should avoid looking at it further because it reminds me of being deeply depressed last year The only face covering I will wear is a bandanna since I have worn them well before the pandemic for dust allergies (since I work or Im frequently outside), however since I only starting wearing it indoors last year Im afraid that will trigger depression/PTSD (outdoors is different (because I only wear it for dust) Additionally Ive been told by some experts that wearing a bandana is in some cases worse than not wearing a mask at all, I was told several times that its not truly a mask But I hate the feel of regular face masks (Im autistic), it feels very awkward with the straps around the ears and personally since I have a beard it makes it more uncomfortable (the bandana allows my beard to be more free and it doesnt feel odd on my ears) Now with the paranoia about the delta variant Im afraid I will be forced to wear a mask indoors again It pisses me off since Im already vaccinated and Im feeling like Im being forced to accommodate to people who refused to get vaccinated.","This is going to be complex but hear me out I feel like wearing a mask triggers depression and trauma in me It reminds me of a depressing time (the past year and half) and then also the last time I regularly wore a face mask was I was trying to avoid be recognized (as there was an event that I was in that made the local news (and it was sensationalized by them) Im afraid I have developed C-PTSD throughout this pandemic For example whenever I see a Facebook profile pic of someones mask selfie i swear it triggers a brief feeling that I should avoid looking at it further because it reminds me of being deeply depressed last year The only face covering I will wear is a bandanna since I have worn them well before the pandemic for dust allergies (since I work or Im frequently outside), however since I only starting wearing it indoors last year Im afraid that will trigger depression/PTSD (outdoors is different (because I only wear it for dust) Additionally Ive been told by some experts that wearing a bandana is in some cases worse than not wearing a mask at all, I was told several times that its not truly a mask But I hate the feel of regular face masks (Im autistic), it feels very awkward with the straps around the ears and personally since I have a beard it makes it more uncomfortable (the bandana allows my beard to be more free and it doesnt feel odd on my ears) Now with the paranoia about the delta variant Im afraid I will be forced to wear a mask indoors again It pisses me off since Im already vaccinated and Im feeling like Im being forced to accommodate to people who refused to get vaccinated." + i have my seccond dose of pfizer today and i am freaking out i dont want to take it actualy to afraid for side effects but i have asthma and had a collapsed lung so covid will probably be worse for me. i have my seccond dose of pfizer today and i am freaking out i dont want to take it actualy to afraid for side effects but i have asthma and had a collapsed lung so covid will probably be worse for me. i have my seccond dose of pfizer today and i am freaking out i dont want to take it actualy to afraid for side effects but i have asthma and had a collapsed lung so covid will probably be worse for me.,i have my seccond dose of pfizer today and i am freaking out i dont want to take it actualy to afraid for side effects but i have asthma and had a collapsed lung so covid will probably be worse for me. +" And with that many unvaccinated people spreading it among each other for the sake of their otherwise nonexistent ""freedoms"", it's going to mutate and infect all of us vaccinated people and kill us all. So is there anyone who will help me with this? Thanks! And with that many unvaccinated people spreading it among each other for the sake of their otherwise nonexistent ""freedoms"", it's going to mutate and infect all of us vaccinated people and kill us all. But COVID-19 has the potential to mutate and thus evade our immune systems much more easily.","And with that many unvaccinated people spreading it among each other for the sake of their otherwise nonexistent ""freedoms"", it's going to mutate and infect all of us vaccinated people and kill us all. So is there anyone who will help me with this? Thanks!" +" I dont trust the CDC, I dont trust , and I especially dont trust political figures (not that I ever trusted them). If Im vaccinated and still have to wear a mask is that going to always be the case? The two ideas contradict themselves and Im tired of trying to figure out whats true and whats BS. Vaccines rates have hit a wall, variants are popping up like pimples on middle schooler, and we seem hellbent on protecting half the country that chooses not to protect themselves. I know this is probably irrational, but with the CDC reversing their guidance on masking indoors and some states (mine included) saying restrictions could be coming back, I dont trust anyone anymore.","I dont trust the CDC, I dont trust , and I especially dont trust political figures (not that I ever trusted them)." + Ive been trying my best to remain optimistic and hopeful for months but the newest guidelines from the CDC have changed that. Seeing places reimpose mask mandates and talk of more measures returning makes me wonder what's the point anymore? I know im likely not being rational but I feel like 2019 was the last year of truly living and henceforth we will have on and off mask mandates and lockdowns.,Ive been trying my best to remain optimistic and hopeful for months but the newest guidelines from the CDC have changed that. +" I'm very upset about this, and have things I wish to attend in a few weeks that require me to be fully vaccinated. I'm wondering if it would be safe to go and get a dose of Johnson & Johnson here, so that I could have one dose and be considered fully vaxed. Has anyone done something similar to this? Should it be okay? Multiple places (including a Broadway show and my school) have told me they will not accept this as being fully vaccinated. I'm wondering if it would be safe to go and get a dose of Johnson & Johnson here, so that I could have one dose and be considered fully vaxed.","I'm very upset about this, and have things I wish to attend in a few weeks that require me to be fully vaccinated." +" Picking up the pace, let's do this! In the words of Adam Blampied now thats the kinda s sugar Daddy Likes! This is the highest daily number of newly vaccinated reported since 7/1.","Picking up the pace, let's do this! In the words of Adam Blampied now thats the kinda s sugar Daddy Likes!" +" I do hope a Delta variant booster shot is administered this Fall, so I feel safer. Cases are surprisingly going up again now because the general public is stupid and the CDC failed with mask guidelines. The last thing I need is a breakthrough infection that gives me long haul COVID from the Delta variant because idiots dont wear masks in the store. Should I be safe until September/October?","I do hope a Delta variant booster shot is administered this Fall, so I feel safer. Cases are surprisingly going up again now because the general public is stupid and the CDC failed with mask guidelines." +" I live a little outside the city, and at this point, like.. should I tell her we cant go? Shes vaccinated, but for reasons that I again am not comfortable discussing, its just not a safe bet at all for me to get it. Im going to pick her up from the airport on the 7th, and holy shit does she have her heart set on seeing the city. Everything seems worse now, and after seeing the SF mayors tweet about its not a matter of if, its a matter of when you get it, Im about ready to pass out. Shes wanted to go there so bad the entire time weve been stuck in this pandemic, and I feel like shed be crushed if we couldnt go, especially considering how nearby it is.","I live a little outside the city, and at this point, like.. should I tell her we cant go? Shes vaccinated, but for reasons that I again am not comfortable discussing, its just not a safe bet at all for me to get it." +" I have pretty bad health anxiety, and I am worried about going to university because of COVID-19. From the numbers I have seen, it's somewhere around 1 in 20 young people who get COVID, will get ""long covid"". I feel like if I get covid at all I'm going to end up with it, purely through psychosomatic symptoms at this point. From the numbers I have seen, it's somewhere around 1 in 20 young people who get COVID, will get ""long covid"".","I have pretty bad health anxiety, and I am worried about going to university because of COVID-19. From the numbers I have seen, it's somewhere around 1 in 20 young people who get COVID, will get ""long covid""." + Im sorry but everytime I come on this sub and say one thing about masks or anything remotely alluding to things not being 100% normal I get mass downvoted. Im sorry but everytime I come on this sub and say one thing about masks or anything remotely alluding to things not being 100% normal I get mass downvoted. Life isnt 100% normal again and its okay why is it bad to even mention restrictions still being in place?,Im sorry but everytime I come on this sub and say one thing about masks or anything remotely alluding to things not being 100% normal I get mass downvoted. +" Does anybody out there have any sort of reliable information about how likely it is it a person will get a breakthrough infection if theyre fully vaccinated with two doses of ? Does anybody out there have any sort of reliable information about how likely it is it a person will get a breakthrough infection if theyre fully vaccinated with two doses of ? I am heading out of my trip to Las Vegas Friday and Im gonna be following all of the rules. Ill be obeying the new mask mandate, Ill be washing my hands all the time and Ill do my best to socially distance when possible.",Does anybody out there have any sort of reliable information about how likely it is it a person will get a breakthrough infection if theyre fully vaccinated with two doses of ? +" I've started seeing a therapist about this, and other things, and I'm set to see a hematologist at the end of August, but I'm still without a second dose and gripped with fear that I'll catch the delta variant and that it will hospitalize me or worse. I've been terrified of the coronavirus since January of 2020. I'm 28, overweight, addicted to nicotine and weed, but other than that moderately healthy (I've never had any other health issues), but from the moment I wake up to the moment I pass out at night there's this huge anxiety cloud over my head that this will end up being my demise. Two days after I got the first dose of the vaccine I noticed that I started having petechiae rashes pop up, which terrified me. I've started seeing a therapist about this, and other things, and I'm set to see a hematologist at the end of August, but I'm still without a second dose and gripped with fear that I'll catch the delta variant and that it will hospitalize me or worse. I feel like I am slowly losing my mind, I don't feel like I'm the same person that I once was, and I feel like it's straining my relationship with my partner, with my family, and with my friends.","I've started seeing a therapist about this, and other things, and I'm set to see a hematologist at the end of August, but I'm still without a second dose and gripped with fear that I'll catch the delta variant and that it will hospitalize me or worse." +" Now, they are required at all times indoors for the fully vaccinated, except when eating or drinking, in your dorm room, etc. My question is why is this necessary if over 96% of the people on campus will be fully vaccinated? I'm just really confused, and am hoping you all could help me understand why this is so necessary.","Now, they are required at all times indoors for the fully vaccinated, except when eating or drinking, in your dorm room, etc." +" If he wasnt vaccinated he more than likely wouldnt have made it. That kinda spooked me but they werent vaccinated given their location but that still shook me up because of how close to home it felt. Im vaccinated Im done wearing a mask, the news is off, Im annoyed at doom mongers, and Im living my life. That kinda spooked me but they werent vaccinated given their location but that still shook me up because of how close to home it felt.",If he wasnt vaccinated he more than likely wouldnt have made it. +" However, who cares about the others? They dont care about us and they typically refuse to wear masks even when its mandated. They dont care about us and they typically refuse to wear masks even when its mandated. Im not including people who medically cant get vaccinated or the children who unfortunately cant be vaccinated either because theyre too young or they have antivax parents.","However, who cares about the others? They dont care about us and they typically refuse to wear masks even when its mandated." +" Of course I was not planning on going this year (hoping for 2022), but considering how much trouble the state is in, I gotta say, good going. Florida is practically a disaster, and its case numbers are absolutely hideous.","Of course I was not planning on going this year (hoping for 2022), but considering how much trouble the state is in, I gotta say, good going." +" I legit left my home state for a summer internship right when things seemed to be getting better again, so being able to spend time with friends when it was safer to do so was impossible for me (Ive only planned one get-together with a friend since March 2020, and even that was nearly a bust because of how difficult it was to plan a masked/socially distanced outdoor get-together), and I had been looking forward to seeing them again once I returned in August. Now it looks like that opportunity is being taken from all of us thanks to people not getting vaccinated, and the city my college is in has now passed a mask mandate for all indoor places (public and private) that Im really worried will be the beginning of a return of mostly virtual classes, social distancing, and restrictions on gathering with others during my last year of college before moving away from everyone after I graduate. Now it looks like that opportunity is being taken from all of us thanks to people not getting vaccinated, and the city my college is in has now passed a mask mandate for all indoor places (public and private) that Im really worried will be the beginning of a return of mostly virtual classes, social distancing, and restrictions on gathering with others during my last year of college before moving away from everyone after I graduate. Now it looks like that opportunity is being taken from all of us thanks to people not getting vaccinated, and the city my college is in has now passed a mask mandate for all indoor places (public and private) that Im really worried will be the beginning of a return of mostly virtual classes, social distancing, and restrictions on gathering with others during my last year of college before moving away from everyone after I graduate.","I legit left my home state for a summer internship right when things seemed to be getting better again, so being able to spend time with friends when it was safer to do so was impossible for me (Ive only planned one get-together with a friend since March 2020, and even that was nearly a bust because of how difficult it was to plan a masked/socially distanced outdoor get-together), and I had been looking forward to seeing them again once I returned in August." +" The thing is I'm not worried about the virus, i'm worried about the mandates coming back. The thing is I'm not worried about the virus, i'm worried about the mandates coming back.","The thing is I'm not worried about the virus, i'm worried about the mandates coming back." +" I can't even see my fucking therapist in person. I was 21 at the beginning of 2020 and am now a bitter 23 year old who feels like I wasted my youth. I can't even see my fucking therapist in person. Fuck all of this. I lost my friend group, my initial source of income, don't talk with my mother, and am now a jaded husk of what I used to be. Do I know more than my past self? Yea, but at what cost?",I can't even see my fucking therapist in person. +" Our entire future - literally all of the worlds children - is being jeopardized because people cant get themselves vaccinated, whether due to scarcity or testing phases or brainwashing. What I really want to know though is where is my consumer grade SCBA PPE portable protective system? And when is it coming in child sizes? Meanwhile we are sending billionaires up into space and have every facility and resource to make and issue protective gear - why are we not doing this? Our entire future - literally all of the worlds children - is being jeopardized because people cant get themselves vaccinated, whether due to scarcity or testing phases or brainwashing.","Our entire future - literally all of the worlds children - is being jeopardized because people cant get themselves vaccinated, whether due to scarcity or testing phases or brainwashing." +" With the latest information coming out about delta, I'm worried about an upcoming work meeting in September. Everyone will be vaccinated which is what was giving me peace of mind before all this news about the delta variant came out, but now I feel unsure again. I know that delta is spreading and is more contagious but I'm more concerned about whether the vaccine will be less effective come September since I got mine around March.","With the latest information coming out about delta, I'm worried about an upcoming work meeting in September." +" I'm so tired of fighting with students and ultimately their parents over the science of masking and aerosols. I don't want to go back to school in two weeks. I don't want to deal with all of the extra setup and teardown that was required last year. All of the altered/recorded concerts. All of the extra work and stress. I'm so tired of fighting with students and ultimately their parents over the science of masking and aerosols. I don't want to deal with all of the extra setup and teardown that was required last year. I'm in a state where they stopped reporting cases in our county, and I haven't found a way to find accurate information. I would love to make music with kids again, but I don't know if it's safe. All of the extra work and stress. I'm over it all.",I'm so tired of fighting with students and ultimately their parents over the science of masking and aerosols. +" We bought tickets to a game and now with the new info about the Delta variant, I am concerned about sitting in a crowd for a few hours. One of those attending the game with us is a fully vaccinated cancer survivor in her early 70s. We are in the SF Bay Area, where the vaccination rate is around 70%.","We bought tickets to a game and now with the new info about the Delta variant, I am concerned about sitting in a crowd for a few hours." + Given how the media said that covid-19 (Delta variant) is more contagious than chickenpox I feel it is only a matter of time before it becomes as contagious as measles. My college in LA county will go to virtual school until Summer of 2022. Is there a possibility of eradication like for smallpox? My college in LA county will go to virtual school until Summer of 2022.,Given how the media said that covid-19 (Delta variant) is more contagious than chickenpox I feel it is only a matter of time before it becomes as contagious as measles. +" Add to that anti-vaxxers putting doubt in the vaccines and refusing to get it under any circumstances, even encouraging people to not get it makes me wanna die inside. Seeing the CDC reversing its guidelines and then Ontario having no clear guidelines as to when mask mandates will drop makes me think that mask mandates will be permanent. I am this close to dying inside and I need help. Add to that anti-vaxxers putting doubt in the vaccines and refusing to get it under any circumstances, even encouraging people to not get it makes me wanna die inside. Seeing the CDC reversing its guidelines and then Ontario having no clear guidelines as to when mask mandates will drop makes me think that mask mandates will be permanent. I feel like we are re-entering a period of never-ending restrictions again. For me, even a mask mandate at this point will be too much to stomach. The situation is very hopeless.","Add to that anti-vaxxers putting doubt in the vaccines and refusing to get it under any circumstances, even encouraging people to not get it makes me wanna die inside." +" Its so hard to make new ones now with Delta hitting the US, and I just sleep, eat and work all day, so I just pretty much exist. I realized my friends werent good friends after all once the pandemic started, and now Ive lost all my friends. My best friend was even lost. He turned out to not be that good of a person.","Its so hard to make new ones now with Delta hitting the US, and I just sleep, eat and work all day, so I just pretty much exist." +" Apparently he hid the symptoms for a few days before he had to call out sick, but he was at work, unmasked for those days. Nothing is being wiped down and it's just like things were before the pandemic started. Apparently he hid the symptoms for a few days before he had to call out sick, but he was at work, unmasked for those days. My work abandoned masks months ago but this is the second person in a month to test positive for Covid.","Apparently he hid the symptoms for a few days before he had to call out sick, but he was at work, unmasked for those days." +" I feel like no one is safe anymore, regardless of age or health conditions. I cant even go outside because of my high levels of anxiety and paranoia. Covid not only took away my life and future but it also killed a loved one. Also, I live in a shitty third world country with no future, low vaccination rates and no covid restrictions. Im in therapy and taking medications but is not working. Im in therapy and taking medications but is not working. I cant even go outside because of my high levels of anxiety and paranoia. Since then I been wondering who is going to be the next victim? How many times will I have to go through this? Im terrified. Im just existing but I dont find a reason to keep doing it. Covid not only took away my life and future but it also killed a loved one. And the worst of it, is that my anxiety and paranoia are completely justified and with the new delta variant news I just dont have any hope anymore. Sometimes I wish I lived alone so I could get infected with covid and hopefully, die.","I feel like no one is safe anymore, regardless of age or health conditions." + I can't see how this will ever end. What are we waiting for now? Last year we distanced and wore masks waiting for this vaccine that is suddenly not enough anymore. Now there is nothing else coming. Are we waiting for a third booster? But by the time we get it we'll already need a fourth one. My understanding is that pretty much every expert agrees that this virus will become endemic. I expect that everyone will get this but the vaccines will protect us from getting severe symptoms. What is the end goal? I can't see how this will ever end. We have amazing vaccines that protect us but that is not enough anymore. What is? Please help me understand because I can't see what needs to happen to allow us to go back to normal.,I can't see how this will ever end. +" All I feel anymore is the most extreme degree of anger that a human being is capable of feeling. I genuinely don't think it's ever going to end. I genuinely don't think it's ever coming back. Two months of near normalcy and then it's like it's March 10th, 2020 all over again. That's two years of my life, the last bit of the prime of my youth, stuck inside. All I feel anymore is the most extreme degree of anger that a human being is capable of feeling. Every day I read the news and feel like I'm being gaslit. I genuinely don't think it's ever going to end. Restrictions are back and they're probably not going any where. Cases are up and they're probably going to stay up. I genuinely don't think it's ever coming back. I want to believe that it will end, but I just can't. Two months of near normalcy and then it's like it's March 10th, 2020 all over again. Looks like it's 2020 forever and ever! Two years of my life, my professional career, my creative outlet, an unfathomable amount of income, my savings, my mental and physical health, are all gone.",All I feel anymore is the most extreme degree of anger that a human being is capable of feeling. +" They're all out there living it up, boozing it up, eating at their favorite restaurants, going to parties, seeing their friends and just having a peachy ol time. You can't debate that level of... Whatever that is. Because my fellow residents won't let me. They're all out there living it up, boozing it up, eating at their favorite restaurants, going to parties, seeing their friends and just having a peachy ol time. And I, my brother's keeper, am expected to keep them safe by staying masked and indoors. Again. My empathy is gone. My patience is gone. I have only resentment left. I don't want to social distance. I want to see my family and friends. I want to eat out at my favorite places. I want to go shopping and have hobbies again. I'm done. I paid my dues.","They're all out there living it up, boozing it up, eating at their favorite restaurants, going to parties, seeing their friends and just having a peachy ol time." +" Im not saying were going to, but Im scared of the possibility. Im so afraid that we will go into a lockdown again (USA). Im so afraid that we will go into a lockdown again (USA). Im not saying were going to, but Im scared of the possibility. Im so afraid of the possibility of returning to lockdown. Im so afraid it will push my mental health journey completely backwards.","Im not saying were going to, but Im scared of the possibility." +" So guys, as bad as this looks, we are still at the tail. The Spanish Flu lasted from 1918 to 1920. This is somewhat similar, but the toll has been nasty either way. I cannot say for sure how long it is, but I doubt things will be like this in 2022. But vaccinations ARE increasing and people are starting to wake up.","So guys, as bad as this looks, we are still at the tail." +" the article said that there were only about 100 cases among 13 million us vaccinations, and most of them were among people much older than me, but there's still a part of my brain that's a bit scared hi everyone, i (20m) got the j&j vaccine on the 15th, and while i've felt alright since then, i read that the vaccine might be connected with guillian barre syndrome, in the past 48 hours i've had a bit of back and muscle pain. is this a cause for concern or just in my head?","the article said that there were only about 100 cases among 13 million us vaccinations, and most of them were among people much older than me, but there's still a part of my brain that's a bit scared" +" However, the staff who took my order and handled my food were not wearing masks. Hi guys, On Friday, I went to an outdoor food truck festival with a few friends who are fully vaxxed. However, the staff who took my order and handled my food were not wearing masks.","However, the staff who took my order and handled my food were not wearing masks." + But now with this stupid Delta variant it has ruined a third school year in a row. I'm in Grade 11 now and I wanted this to start normally. But now with this stupid Delta variant it has ruined a third school year in a row.,But now with this stupid Delta variant it has ruined a third school year in a row. +" Our HR department is not very understanding nor my boss. On the other, I'm worried about my team and a possible false positive on my test result. Our HR department is not very understanding nor my boss. Our HR department is not very understanding nor my boss. My work is quite miserable right now so on the one hand I'm worried I just want to skip work just because. On the other, I'm worried about my team and a possible false positive on my test result. They are not offering any paid time off for covid. My work is quite miserable right now so on the one hand I'm worried I just want to skip work just because.",Our HR department is not very understanding nor my boss. +" My local clinic doesn't have the so I just went into Walmart for it and they required everything including address and social security number and copy of my driver's license... Definitely not happening, I don't trust Walmart. My local clinic doesn't have the so I just went into Walmart for it and they required everything including address and social security number and copy of my driver's license... Definitely not happening, I don't trust Walmart.","My local clinic doesn't have the so I just went into Walmart for it and they required everything including address and social security number and copy of my driver's license... Definitely not happening, I don't trust Walmart." +" Weve been here since Thursday night and Im having an OCD breakdown over touching floors, couches, etc... It seems silly to keep having these thoughts days after being here and with 5 days left, Id like to stop driving my family crazy. Weve been here since Thursday night and Im having an OCD breakdown over touching floors, couches, etc... Any words of support out there? After 18 months staying home (we work from home normally) Im struggling.","Weve been here since Thursday night and Im having an OCD breakdown over touching floors, couches, etc..." +" I know were practically at the end but just need to know *how close. I know were practically at the end but just need to know *how close. With 69.9 with a single shot in them, I just want a basis of comparison so I can attempt to calculate some kind of mental timeline.",I know were practically at the end but just need to know *how close. +" I'm just scared because I know the second shot is supposed to be worse. But when I look at the covidvaccinated reddit and read about people having long-term horrible effects from the vaccine, or people suddenly dying, it scares me again. I feel like I can't really talk to my family about it because they were wildly against me getting it in the first place and keep trying to talk me out of the second one, but I can't afford a bunch of doctor's visits on my own. But when I look at the covidvaccinated reddit and read about people having long-term horrible effects from the vaccine, or people suddenly dying, it scares me again. But when I look at the covidvaccinated reddit and read about people having long-term horrible effects from the vaccine, or people suddenly dying, it scares me again.",I'm just scared because I know the second shot is supposed to be worse. +" I am still somewhat hesitant to go down there, but should I be? He has invited me to visit before but my excuse has been I wasn't fully vaccinated.","I am still somewhat hesitant to go down there, but should I be?" + My vaccinated family is basically over it and just does whatever and makes me not want to see them. My health anxiety makes me feel like if I were to get delta even fully vaccinated and young ( 25m with heart arrhythmia and vapes ) that I would succumb to it. There isn't a minute where covid isn't on my mind and it's hellishly overwhelming. I feel with cases rising and no chance of them slowing down soon ( in the U.S ) I'm feeling very down and alone. My vaccinated family is basically over it and just does whatever and makes me not want to see them. I feel with cases rising and no chance of them slowing down soon ( in the U.S ) I'm feeling very down and alone.,My vaccinated family is basically over it and just does whatever and makes me not want to see them. +" He now has pneumonia, is incredibly weak, cant eat, and now we have been told that he is so weak that he is hallucinating. My friend from North Africa has completely recovered and the rest of his family is feeling better which is good news. He now has pneumonia, is incredibly weak, cant eat, and now we have been told that he is so weak that he is hallucinating.","He now has pneumonia, is incredibly weak, cant eat, and now we have been told that he is so weak that he is hallucinating." + I've been vaccinated since March of this year but I am freaking out that I somehow caught it again with all these new reinfection cases. I am wondering if standing in the rain for a little bit is what made me sick. I've been vaccinated since March of this year but I am freaking out that I somehow caught it again with all these new reinfection cases.,I've been vaccinated since March of this year but I am freaking out that I somehow caught it again with all these new reinfection cases. +" I fully intend to continue taking care of myself and making smart choices, however, the lingering doom will no longer be weighing on me. I understand many of you out there may be nervous about pursuing the vaccine, but you should know that it will protect you. I am about to get my first dose of the vaccine and while I am nervous, I am also excited. However, recently, I have been seeing more stories of young individuals being hospitalized and wishing they received the vaccine. This is when my mind changed. I don't want to be a news article. I am about to get my first dose of the vaccine and while I am nervous, I am also excited.","I fully intend to continue taking care of myself and making smart choices, however, the lingering doom will no longer be weighing on me." +" I just don't want to feel awful and be an anxious wreck the whole time. I would have probably just went if this was a normal time, but I'm scared that I will get a breakthrough infection. I would have probably just went if this was a normal time, but I'm scared that I will get a breakthrough infection. I can't imagine having covid with what I have now.",I just don't want to feel awful and be an anxious wreck the whole time. + I have been feeling very safe but today somehow i feel panicky out of nowhere. I have been feeling very safe but today somehow i feel panicky out of nowhere. I wear my mask and stay in my own cubicle who no one gets close to.,I have been feeling very safe but today somehow i feel panicky out of nowhere. +" The 7-day average is also highest since July 4. That said we still gotta vaccinate more. It took much longer than it should have, but today we hit 70% eligible with one dose. The 7-day average is also highest since July 4.",The 7-day average is also highest since July 4. + I lost a dear person to this evil virus. And yet 20 people in a room with a symptomatic person resulted in 0 infections. It is driving me crazy. Could it be a false positive from a regular cold? Nothing else makes sense. I lost a dear person to this evil virus.,I lost a dear person to this evil virus. +" I worry about going to visit because I know my brother has not been taking any non-mandatory precautions from COVID whatsoever, and thinks that getting vaccinated will ""close his third eye"" (makes me unbelievably sad every time I think about it.). I worry about going to visit because I know my brother has not been taking any non-mandatory precautions from COVID whatsoever, and thinks that getting vaccinated will ""close his third eye"" (makes me unbelievably sad every time I think about it.). I am vaccinated. I worry about going to visit because I know my brother has not been taking any non-mandatory precautions from COVID whatsoever, and thinks that getting vaccinated will ""close his third eye"" (makes me unbelievably sad every time I think about it.). I worry about going to visit because I know my brother has not been taking any non-mandatory precautions from COVID whatsoever, and thinks that getting vaccinated will ""close his third eye"" (makes me unbelievably sad every time I think about it.).","I worry about going to visit because I know my brother has not been taking any non-mandatory precautions from COVID whatsoever, and thinks that getting vaccinated will ""close his third eye"" (makes me unbelievably sad every time I think about it.)." +" Part of me feels like Im still vulnerable to getting serious sick, especially with breakthrough cases. Been feeling concerned about the delta variant since it started going up in numbers. Been feeling concerned about the delta variant since it started going up in numbers. I know I shouldnt be stressing as much as I should about this since Im vaccinated in all, but I dont know.","Part of me feels like Im still vulnerable to getting serious sick, especially with breakthrough cases." +" Shes become the worst sort of muggle and I not only miss my mom, but I cant stand this person. She used to be the president of her union chapter, bit she moved to Florida with her GOP husband and she became a monster trumplican (seriously). Im so afraid she is gonna die, but shes the sort of person now who probably deserves whatever she gets, and I feel horrible and gross and guilty for even thinking such a thing. I love the mom I used to know so much, I owe that lady so much, and I miss her so damn much. She used to be the president of her union chapter, bit she moved to Florida with her GOP husband and she became a monster trumplican (seriously). Shes become the worst sort of muggle and I not only miss my mom, but I cant stand this person.","Shes become the worst sort of muggle and I not only miss my mom, but I cant stand this person." +" This isn't living, it's just existing, and thanks to anti-vaxxers it seems like the rest of my youth is just gonna be existing thanks to anti-vaxxers. I also felt really behind both career-wise and romantically even before the pandemic so, alongside the looming existential threat of climate change, I just have absolutely no hope for the rest of my life at this point. I turned 21 a few months before COVID came to the US and I was constantly waiting for vaccine updates so I could assure myself that this was all temporary, but now Delta seems like it's ruining all that.","This isn't living, it's just existing, and thanks to anti-vaxxers it seems like the rest of my youth is just gonna be existing thanks to anti-vaxxers." + My 3 closest friends before the pandemic are mad at me for going too a zedd concert this weekend and edc Orlando. I don't feel like things are gonna get better anytime soon. And now I essentially need too find a way too make new friends because my old ones want lockdowns right now. And now I essentially need too find a way too make new friends because my old ones want lockdowns right now. And then there's the fact that a lot of people are gonna be so traumatized from this that they won't want too socialize ever again.,My 3 closest friends before the pandemic are mad at me for going too a zedd concert this weekend and edc Orlando. +" I know to get tested if I'm showing symptoms, but I'm also concerned about asymptomatic spread. This will be the first time I will be leaving my bubble and potentially being around people of unknown vaccine status. I am taking precautions and will have a variety of masks and mask straps to save my ears. I plan to be masked most of the time unless I'm eating, drinking, showering, etc. Short of getting alerted of exposure or exhibiting symptoms, when would be the best time to get tested after returning from my trip? Also, is the quarantine time still 10 days with the Delta variant going around? Thank you!","I know to get tested if I'm showing symptoms, but I'm also concerned about asymptomatic spread." +" Look idk if there schould be some kind of event or whatever but I feel lonely and ive seen many other's on this sub reddit talking about being cut of by friend's because of the pandemic and I my self still cant get over the same thing happening to myself so I was thinking what if when it is allowed why don't we start somekind of group, party, event or what ever just to help other's get their social life back on track or at least get revenge on the virus in somekind of way. Look idk if there schould be some kind of event or whatever but I feel lonely and ive seen many other's on this sub reddit talking about being cut of by friend's because of the pandemic and I my self still cant get over the same thing happening to myself so I was thinking what if when it is allowed why don't we start somekind of group, party, event or what ever just to help other's get their social life back on track or at least get revenge on the virus in somekind of way. Look idk if there schould be some kind of event or whatever but I feel lonely and ive seen many other's on this sub reddit talking about being cut of by friend's because of the pandemic and I my self still cant get over the same thing happening to myself so I was thinking what if when it is allowed why don't we start somekind of group, party, event or what ever just to help other's get their social life back on track or at least get revenge on the virus in somekind of way.","Look idk if there schould be some kind of event or whatever but I feel lonely and ive seen many other's on this sub reddit talking about being cut of by friend's because of the pandemic and I my self still cant get over the same thing happening to myself so I was thinking what if when it is allowed why don't we start somekind of group, party, event or what ever just to help other's get their social life back on track or at least get revenge on the virus in somekind of way." +" I know if I get COVID, itll be mild (Im young, healthy, and vaccinated). That said, Im not comfortable dining outdoors (havent eaten at a restaurant once since March 2020), so the possibility Ill be indoors with others kind of scares me. Part of me wants to call this a dealbreaker and turn the job down, but this is a great professional opportunity for me. That said, Im not comfortable dining outdoors (havent eaten at a restaurant once since March 2020), so the possibility Ill be indoors with others kind of scares me. Part of me wants to call this a dealbreaker and turn the job down, but this is a great professional opportunity for me. Plus, I feel like it might force me to break out of this funk (sometimes I feel super anxious about COVID, rarely see my vaccinated family members, havent seen any vaccinated friends).","I know if I get COVID, itll be mild (Im young, healthy, and vaccinated)." +" I'm filled with anxiety and rage and those who will not get vaccinated, as I spent more than a year of my life completely alone to protect myself and others, but someone you cannot even wear a mask to the grocery store? Should I just stop giving a shit like everyone else my age? I will find comforting information, but there are always a million more headlines (""worst is yet to come,"" ""delta will get worse before it gets better"") that make me sick to my stomach. I'm filled with anxiety and rage and those who will not get vaccinated, as I spent more than a year of my life completely alone to protect myself and others, but someone you cannot even wear a mask to the grocery store? I will find comforting information, but there are always a million more headlines (""worst is yet to come,"" ""delta will get worse before it gets better"") that make me sick to my stomach. I just want to be able to look forward to spending time with my family.","I'm filled with anxiety and rage and those who will not get vaccinated, as I spent more than a year of my life completely alone to protect myself and others, but someone you cannot even wear a mask to the grocery store?" +" I am starting to feel this sensation of impending doom, almost waiting for the other shoe to drop and enter a fourth wave. I swear everyone I look I see 'delta is very contagious' 'vaccinated individuals seeing breakthrough cases' 'a fourth wave is inevitable' 'lockdown in fall 2021'. I swear everyone I look I see 'delta is very contagious' 'vaccinated individuals seeing breakthrough cases' 'a fourth wave is inevitable' 'lockdown in fall 2021'. I am starting to feel this sensation of impending doom, almost waiting for the other shoe to drop and enter a fourth wave. How are you all staying positive during this time? Frankly, it is making me sick to my stomach and I am struggling to cope.","I am starting to feel this sensation of impending doom, almost waiting for the other shoe to drop and enter a fourth wave." +" I lost pretty much my entire mid 20s to this pandemic, and just when things were starting to get better, a new variant had to show up and it got to the point that even us vaccinated people are not 100% safe. I do live in an area with high transmission, so l guess Im worried about some random unvaccinated person a couple of tables over coughing and somehow having those droplets reach us. During the time that it seemed safe, I planned a surprise dinner for my sisters 23rd birthday, but now Im wondering if I should cancel (cuz the reservations are for indoors, and at this point itll be hard to find anything else). First offI wanna rant about how frustrating this whole thing is. I lost pretty much my entire mid 20s to this pandemic, and just when things were starting to get better, a new variant had to show up and it got to the point that even us vaccinated people are not 100% safe. During the time that it seemed safe, I planned a surprise dinner for my sisters 23rd birthday, but now Im wondering if I should cancel (cuz the reservations are for indoors, and at this point itll be hard to find anything else). I do live in an area with high transmission, so l guess Im worried about some random unvaccinated person a couple of tables over coughing and somehow having those droplets reach us.","I lost pretty much my entire mid 20s to this pandemic, and just when things were starting to get better, a new variant had to show up and it got to the point that even us vaccinated people are not 100% safe." +" I feel cheated, and lied to, by my government, and by society as a whole. I am meant to go on site but looking at how we are reacting to these variants I doubt it will be anywhere close to a normal semester. I'm so tired, I'm tired of the news, I'm tired of hearing about COVID, I'm tired of being told to worry, I'm tired being told I am a bad/selfish person because I simply just do not care about the case numbers and the deaths. I'm so tired, I'm tired of the news, I'm tired of hearing about COVID, I'm tired of being told to worry, I'm tired being told I am a bad/selfish person because I simply just do not care about the case numbers and the deaths. The vaccine wasn't enough, they said it was, but clearly now it isn't. If we go hybrid or remote, I will not succeed, I have ASD and I suffered and stressed through my classes in the spring semester to get decent grades, and I only had 3 courses. Not to mention the loss of social gatherings would just make me feel isolated and alone once again. So when and how does this end? I'm losing hope, and like others on this sub I feel that my youth is being taken from me. I feel cheated, and lied to, by my government, and by society as a whole.","I feel cheated, and lied to, by my government, and by society as a whole." +" I'm anxious about my family pressuring me to travel and visit my unvaccinated grandparents. With the Delta variant and it being more contagious, I really don't want to spread COVID and get anyone sick. If they got COVID, they could die. With the Delta variant and it being more contagious, I really don't want to spread COVID and get anyone sick. My dad said that they are getting old and won't be alive forever, but what good does saying that do?",I'm anxious about my family pressuring me to travel and visit my unvaccinated grandparents. +" Everywhere I look its like ""guess what, so you're vaccinated, nobody cares, go back into lockdown and never see anyone again and you're all gonna die and your whole family's gonna die and this pandemic is gonna go on forever and by the time it's over, guess what, global warming's gonna kill everyone, lol now have fun and enjoy your life."" it has stolen so much time from me. I can't do this anymore. I'm so sick of it. like. idk. how am I supposed to do anything. this has been going on for WAY TOO LONG. I JUST WANT LIFE TO BE NORMAL@!&%\^@\^ AND I thought maybe it could be, with the vaccines, but %\*%\*!? @ (this is my version of cursing lol) I guess not. Idk how much more of this f@\*! @% bad news I can handle. it has stolen so much time from me. 3 school years!! 3 school years affected by it. OK... sorry about that but who else am I supposed to talk to?? my family will just tell me it's my anxiety and go on their merry way. ):","Everywhere I look its like ""guess what, so you're vaccinated, nobody cares, go back into lockdown and never see anyone again and you're all gonna die and your whole family's gonna die and this pandemic is gonna go on forever and by the time it's over, guess what, global warming's gonna kill everyone, lol now have fun and enjoy your life.""" +" While this may be true, I still feel like this can just be a scare tactic click-bait scam. So, as Im sure most of you have read, there is evidence that the Lambda variant is evading vaccines. There have been breakthrough infections with the Delta variant, but almost no one ends up in the hospital in those breakthrough infections.","While this may be true, I still feel like this can just be a scare tactic click-bait scam." + Will see total dose #'s rise as 1st dose increases started ~4 wks ago.,Will see total dose #'s rise as 1st dose increases started ~4 wks ago. + im fully vaxxed and i wear a mask at work but ive been in close quarters w a lot of my coworkers today... do you think i should be concerned now that the CDC says delta spreads like chicken pox? im fully vaxxed and i wear a mask at work but ive been in close quarters w a lot of my coworkers today... do you think i should be concerned now that the CDC says delta spreads like chicken pox?,im fully vaxxed and i wear a mask at work but ive been in close quarters w a lot of my coworkers today... do you think i should be concerned now that the CDC says delta spreads like chicken pox? +" I don't want to miss work and I need the money desperately or I won't be able to pay my bills this month... I REALLY don't want to work in an enclosed area with a possible exposure. She's trying to not miss work, I get it, but with those kinds of symptoms, I don't feel like that only taking one test is good enough... She wants to do an at home test, but you have to do them in a 24 hour window for accuracy (as in take the test, then take the second one in 24 hours).",I don't want to miss work and I need the money desperately or I won't be able to pay my bills this month... +" What should i do? I tested negative while having an itchy throat, but im having doubts that im really negative. My step brother was recently exposed but has tested negative ever since, and so have i. Around the same time I started to have an itchy throat but no fever, shortness of breath, or involuntary coughing.",What should i do? +" It's frustrating, bringing it up it's always political. I worry any day now, he might come down with it and end up in the ICU. Says the craziest shit like he thinks his immune system is strong to fight it off and talks about people dying from the vaccine. It's frustrating, bringing it up it's always political. I send articles, news stories, etc but it's just a totally different world. I worry any day now, he might come down with it and end up in the ICU.","It's frustrating, bringing it up it's always political." +" Anyway, they basically disagree said that they are safe now so they would not have any care, and go out and won't get tested. I'm feeling terrified, they say that I am being selfish for trying to impose some rules, but I am just trying to protect myself, I am absolutely terrified of getting Covid, and have been able to resist all this time and want to continue to do so. I'm feeling terrified, they say that I am being selfish for trying to impose some rules, but I am just trying to protect myself, I am absolutely terrified of getting Covid, and have been able to resist all this time and want to continue to do so. However as I am on the train home I'm starting to deeply regret my decision.","Anyway, they basically disagree said that they are safe now so they would not have any care, and go out and won't get tested." +" I just really don't want a breakthrough case and long COVID. I just really don't want a breakthrough case and long COVID. My university is requiring that all students and faculty be vaccinated, but I still really don't want to move in.",I just really don't want a breakthrough case and long COVID. +" Feels like Im wasting so much time and energy on this when a cycle starts back up. Feels like my body is becoming the Boy Who CrIed Wolf, and then one day if it actuslly is covid, I'm scared Im writing it off as part of the chronic/reccuring ailment. Not sure how to navigate this, and its exhausted being anxious all the time, both being afraid of putting friends at risk, and also not wanting to let me anxiety gdt in the way of social/life activities. And am exhausted from all the paranoia around, is it covid?? UGH TLDR: i have chronic allergies, congestion, reccuring throat infections, shortness of breath, diahrrea, chronic fatigue, and I'm living in this state of paranoia/exhaustion every time these things flare up (~1/month). Feels like my body is becoming the Boy Who CrIed Wolf, and then one day if it actuslly is covid, I'm scared Im writing it off as part of the chronic/reccuring ailment.",Feels like Im wasting so much time and energy on this when a cycle starts back up. +" Does anyone have any input on if this is relatively safe or a bad idea? My partner works (fully masked) with the public, so I know we could already catch Delta at any time, but I am worried about catching it a 14 hour drive from home and in a place with very limited medical support. I know that isn't a good reason to do something, but I am wondering if I'm being overly cautious and ruining a trip for three people unnecessarily. But now I'm looking at the news in Florida and am starting to have concerns about the trip. My partner works (fully masked) with the public, so I know we could already catch Delta at any time, but I am worried about catching it a 14 hour drive from home and in a place with very limited medical support. I know that isn't a good reason to do something, but I am wondering if I'm being overly cautious and ruining a trip for three people unnecessarily.",Does anyone have any input on if this is relatively safe or a bad idea? +" What's the latest advice? She was feeling more ok about travel a few months ago, was even thinking vacations, but the new delta variants are having us both spooked. She was feeling more ok about travel a few months ago, was even thinking vacations, but the new delta variants are having us both spooked.",What's the latest advice? +" It's worth it, I promise! Husband barely had any symptoms at all, and is typically a ""play through the pain"" type of person and ended up with epilepsy.","It's worth it, I promise!" +" Could it be too early to detect the virus in her? (She's vaccinated, but did say that her meds make her immunocompromised). I have been going to workout classes... Am I still safe to go? He said he felt better and went to work WITHOUT getting tested because he's self centered. Could it be too early to detect the virus in her? I have been going to workout classes... Am I still safe to go?","Could it be too early to detect the virus in her? (She's vaccinated, but did say that her meds make her immunocompromised). I have been going to workout classes... Am I still safe to go?" + I just want to go back before the last time we where in lockdown. Long story short lost any good conections I have and Ive go no idea what to do now.,I just want to go back before the last time we where in lockdown. +" Is it safe to let her play again this fall/winter? The ice rink was built last spring, and I heard it has great ventilation from other coaches, so I think that's a plus. I'm just worried about the other kids not wearing masks after being in school all day (But, our city has a mask mandate for in person schooling, masks must be worn in the building).",Is it safe to let her play again this fall/winter? + Will there be long term effects from the vaccine? I want to get the vaccine but I afraid of the side effects. Will there be long term effects from the vaccine? I want to get the vaccine but I afraid of the side effects.,Will there be long term effects from the vaccine? +" Hi, I'm feeling a little concern about people not taking their vaccination. If people won't get vaccination soon, will never end this pandemic. But now that Delta variant is rising cases and vaccination rates are very low, I guess there is no hope for the end of the pandemic. Hi, I'm feeling a little concern about people not taking their vaccination. If people won't get vaccination soon, will never end this pandemic. But now that Delta variant is rising cases and vaccination rates are very low, I guess there is no hope for the end of the pandemic.","Hi, I'm feeling a little concern about people not taking their vaccination." + I hadn't dried my hands and some of the water leaked onto the rice I was preparing. I'm a bit ocd so I'm still worried. I described this to my mom and she said the world health organization says we don't get covid that way.,I hadn't dried my hands and some of the water leaked onto the rice I was preparing. +" And as I promised myself, I'm now gonna coop myself in my house until this all blows over. I don't care if I lose my job, or I rot and die, I have reached my absolute peak with covid 19 and now I just want someway to get away from it all. And as I promised myself, I'm now gonna coop myself in my house until this all blows over.","And as I promised myself, I'm now gonna coop myself in my house until this all blows over. I don't care if I lose my job, or I rot and die, I have reached my absolute peak with covid 19 and now I just want someway to get away from it all." +" According to their guidelines, neither of those numbers meets the requirement for substantial or high transmission. Is there something screwed up with the map, or am I just not understanding it? I checked the map to see what my county is ranked at, and it says its substantial transmission.","According to their guidelines, neither of those numbers meets the requirement for substantial or high transmission. Is there something screwed up with the map, or am I just not understanding it?" + Anyone else taking extra precautions for the time being until cases go down ? Ive been worried because I live with my elderly immune compromised parents . I feel like Im over reacting but I know Im not . Anyone else taking extra precautions for the time being until cases go down ? Ive been wearing a KN95 anytime I go inside a public place and have stopped hanging out with friends indoors as of last week .,Anyone else taking extra precautions for the time being until cases go down ? +" I feel like Im the only crazy super paranoic person that never leaves home due to fear of covid. Before covid I was a normal person, living my life without worries, I had a great future aheadcovid ruined everything . Before covid I was a normal person, living my life without worries, I had a great future aheadcovid ruined everything . Before covid I was a normal person, living my life without worries, I had a great future aheadcovid ruined everything .",I feel like Im the only crazy super paranoic person that never leaves home due to fear of covid. +" Im so sick of misinformation about the vaccine, of living like this, everything. Im going to cry, Im losing friends over misinformation. Im so sick of misinformation about the vaccine, of living like this, everything. Im going to cry, Im losing friends over misinformation.","Im so sick of misinformation about the vaccine, of living like this, everything." +" I know there are lots of people who don't want the vaccine for many reasons, but is this persons argument of minimal long term data on how it might affect someone in later life even valid? I know there are lots of people who don't want the vaccine for many reasons, but is this persons argument of minimal long term data on how it might affect someone in later life even valid? This person also suggests that there is data to show the ""viral load"" is the same in an unvaccinated vs vaccinated is the same or more and therefore it isn't going to help reduce the spread of the virus.","I know there are lots of people who don't want the vaccine for many reasons, but is this persons argument of minimal long term data on how it might affect someone in later life even valid?" +" I know most reports say the vaccines are effective for at least six months, but what about after? My husband got his 2nd shot in February, mine in March and its been awesome feeling comfortable enough to doing things in public again but a few things have me on edge: Delta and any other, potentially worse variants that pop up, breakthrough cases, and waning vaccine efficacy. My husband got his 2nd shot in February, mine in March and its been awesome feeling comfortable enough to doing things in public again but a few things have me on edge: Delta and any other, potentially worse variants that pop up, breakthrough cases, and waning vaccine efficacy. It sucks after having been so hopeful that this pandemic would have at least died down by now, I just feel stuck. It sucks after having been so hopeful that this pandemic would have at least died down by now, I just feel stuck. Im just really anxious to get data and the winter has me super nervous.","I know most reports say the vaccines are effective for at least six months, but what about after?" +" One of the main reasons I got vaccinated as soon as I could was so that I could return to a normal life. Even though all evidence and logic point to it not happening (no restrictions beyond masks are being implemented anywhere, outright saying we don't need lockdowns anymore, vaccine rates are increasing, the DOW isn't nosediving like it did in early March 2020, the Rt is starting to decrease in many hard-hit states), the CDC's sudden switch on masks has set a precedent for a sudden switch on lockdowns happening too. Now I know that these are really not credible sources (I mean, ? Come on...), but given how the Detla variant is tearin through the country and mask mandates are being brought back, I'm starting to get worried there might be some truth to this. One of the main reasons I got vaccinated as soon as I could was so that I could return to a normal life. Now I know that these are really not credible sources (I mean, ?",One of the main reasons I got vaccinated as soon as I could was so that I could return to a normal life. + It freaks me out until I remember that Im only hearing one side of the story. Whos gonna write a post or article about being vaxxed and never getting covid? eve though I am constantly hearing about vaxxed people who are getting this virus.,It freaks me out until I remember that Im only hearing one side of the story. + Any tips or help? So when the pandemic first struck just like a good amount of people I PANICKED and went full crazy OCD mode. Now Ive had ocd before this and ever since this started it got so terrible. I know transmission through touch is very rare but my OCD is getting to me still. Honestly bless my wife for putting up with me.,Any tips or help? +" I find this sensationalist agenda frustrating. There was a headline which stated that America was ""losing the fight against COVID"" all on account of the Delta surge. That was really depressing to read. We haven't lost yet.",I find this sensationalist agenda frustrating. +" Is it worth the risk to work with the public when I don't absolutely need to? Cases seem to be rising across the board, new mutations are coming into play, and I suspect things will get worse as schools open up. I've been unemployed for a long while now but I'm in the incredibly privileged position where I don't need to work to live. The employer isn't requiring vaccination for employees, only that non-vaccinated employees wear masks and I'm unsure how well that's enforced.",Is it worth the risk to work with the public when I don't absolutely need to? +" I cant stop thinking about it, and I cant stop worrying that my babies are going to get sick - or worse. I cant stop thinking about it, and I cant stop worrying that my babies are going to get sick - or worse.","I cant stop thinking about it, and I cant stop worrying that my babies are going to get sick - or worse." +" She's a nice lady but she brushes off whatever I say when I try to explain the vaccine to her. I love my mom, but I'm starting to feel resentment toward her and its scaring me. It got to the point today that I ended up in tears over the thought of living with her. She's a nice lady but she brushes off whatever I say when I try to explain the vaccine to her. It got to the point today that I ended up in tears over the thought of living with her.",She's a nice lady but she brushes off whatever I say when I try to explain the vaccine to her. +" Is it normal? Most cases I see in reddit comments are like ""I had no fever after day one"" ""I was 100% after day 2"" and here I am with fever, sore arm and a headache on day 3. I had a spike (that's why my mother called her doctor) in day 2 after ""exercising"" (I had to go to the grocery store and pharmacy) and then I was fever-free for the rest of the day. It's very low, barely a fever at all (37.5C, 99.5F), but I'm a little freaked out. It's very low, barely a fever at all (37.5C, 99.5F), but I'm a little freaked out.","Is it normal? Most cases I see in reddit comments are like ""I had no fever after day one"" ""I was 100% after day 2"" and here I am with fever, sore arm and a headache on day 3." +" But a big part of it is the constant making me feel bad about my boundaries (which Ive clearly communicated) this entire time. It first started because I didnt want to risk passing anything to my higher risk parents, but it also had to do with seeing friends lose family members to the virus. My family sometimes makes me feel bad because if we ever do get together for dinner, we cant eat outdoors because of me. Everyone has since been vaccinated and now seems to not care as much. Theyre comfortable dining outdoors, seeing friends, and forget to wash their hands for the full 20 seconds after coming home sometimes. It first started because I didnt want to risk passing anything to my higher risk parents, but it also had to do with seeing friends lose family members to the virus. I guess this is me venting but also wondering if Im being dramatic and I should similarly stop caring so much now that I (and the rest of my family) are fully vaccinated.",But a big part of it is the constant making me feel bad about my boundaries (which Ive clearly communicated) this entire time. +" Im just so frustrated, with myself, with this situation, with life. But now Im regretting it :( Im fully vaxxed but have been hearing about breakthrough cases :/ I live in a city with decently high vax rates. Initially i was apprehensive about going to the bar but once the date full on ghosted I was like fuck it. But now Im regretting it :( Im fully vaxxed but have been hearing about breakthrough cases :/ I live in a city with decently high vax rates.","Im just so frustrated, with myself, with this situation, with life." +" My sister and I are very close, and Im really worried shell get covid. She lives in a conservative province that just lifted all restrictions, thinks the vaccine is evil (and even cried when I got it), and believes that supplements and herbs will protect her. Im fully vaccinated now so Im going back home for a week to visit, and shes talking about all these bars she wants to go to and all these activities she wants to do (where there will probably be a lot of other unmasked, unvaccinated people).","My sister and I are very close, and Im really worried shell get covid." +" Im done playing Superman for people who dont even give a shit about me or the people around them. Is that the best idea considering the variant? Just let the fucking people who dont even bother die. I hate that I still have to be mostly online just because some clowns cant even do their part. Probably not, though I cant say I care anymore.",Im done playing Superman for people who dont even give a shit about me or the people around them. + I'm worried we were exposed to aerosols as we waited while we pulled up. I'm worried we were exposed to aerosols as we waited while we pulled up.,I'm worried we were exposed to aerosols as we waited while we pulled up. +" After reading that, Im like having a breakdown :( Granted this is just rumors, but I have been fearing this possibility all summer. My university has already been a lot more restrictive than most universities throughout the pandemic, this would be absolutely devastating. Everyone else seemed to be getting excited for the return to campus, but I was afraid to get my hopes up out of fear they get crushed. Just saw a post on my universitys subreddit that there have been talks among faculty to increase online classes, and reduce dorm capacity, meaning many students could be kicked out of their housing assignments.","After reading that, Im like having a breakdown :( Granted this is just rumors, but I have been fearing this possibility all summer." +" Even with Delta, vaccinations are increasing and hopefully if Delta falls we wont have to worry so much about future surges. Even with Delta, vaccinations are increasing and hopefully if Delta falls we wont have to worry so much about future surges. Especially when the kids start to get vaccinated.","Even with Delta, vaccinations are increasing and hopefully if Delta falls we wont have to worry so much about future surges." +" Traveling different cities I've never been to, working out to finally gain some muscles, And visiting various countries... That was until the early 2020 hit me. But as the recent worldwide delta variant caused all of the countries that were finally lifting the quarantine - even the ones that have pretty much achieved ""the herd immunity"" vaccination rates to bounce all the way back to mid 2020, I am slowly becoming doubtful if I could ever be able to do as what I planned a couple of years ago. But as the recent worldwide delta variant caused all of the countries that were finally lifting the quarantine - even the ones that have pretty much achieved ""the herd immunity"" vaccination rates to bounce all the way back to mid 2020, I am slowly becoming doubtful if I could ever be able to do as what I planned a couple of years ago. And even if I enlist myself and serve in 2022 as I am planning right now, I won't have much time to do all the things I wanted, as I am aiming to become a professor and probably will be busy for most of my life after I return. I feel robbed away...","Traveling different cities I've never been to, working out to finally gain some muscles, And visiting various countries... That was until the early 2020 hit me." +" I asked for plexiglass since BEFORE we moved and I still dont have it. They literally breathe on top of me. I am not a doctor or nurse but I do help patients all day for 10-15+ minutes in my tiny office with no air flow. I asked for plexiglass since BEFORE we moved and I still dont have it. Things are really bad here in the south and due to other health concerns, covid scares me like crazy.",I asked for plexiglass since BEFORE we moved and I still dont have it. +" It feels very discouraging that as a fully vaccinated individual that I cant feel as though I cant go about my life as I did 2 years ago at times. At this point, I am finding the restrictions that are in a lot of places not sustainable and that governments will have to back down on their vaccine passports to do non-essential things or taking a PCR test to enter a country. Im still afraid of going to a church service, but yet two years ago I didnt hesitate in going. At this point, I am finding the restrictions that are in a lot of places not sustainable and that governments will have to back down on their vaccine passports to do non-essential things or taking a PCR test to enter a country. I understand the need for a vaccine passport (it should just be your vaccine card not something on your phone) to enter a country, but I am starting to feel uneasy with a number of the restrictions at this point and at some point we do have to just live with Covid and not put in restrictions for a region or city for a period of time. Im still afraid of going to a church service, but yet two years ago I didnt hesitate in going. It feels very discouraging that as a fully vaccinated individual that I cant feel as though I cant go about my life as I did 2 years ago at times.",It feels very discouraging that as a fully vaccinated individual that I cant feel as though I cant go about my life as I did 2 years ago at times. + It makes me not even want to go see them out of not wanting to contract the virus even though I am fully vaccinated. It makes me not even want to go see them out of not wanting to contract the virus even though I am fully vaccinated.,It makes me not even want to go see them out of not wanting to contract the virus even though I am fully vaccinated. +" His fiance is better now but my brother is in the hospital today with low blood pressure symptoms, bloodshot eyes and the Covid symptoms. His fiance is better now but my brother is in the hospital today with low blood pressure symptoms, bloodshot eyes and the Covid symptoms. His fiance is better now but my brother is in the hospital today with low blood pressure symptoms, bloodshot eyes and the Covid symptoms.","His fiance is better now but my brother is in the hospital today with low blood pressure symptoms, bloodshot eyes and the Covid symptoms." +" Yes it will. But the truth is that there are vaccinations increasing. I still feel that next year in America will be even better than 2021 in that normalcy should be back, especially with more vaccinated.",Yes it will. +" But between delta/lambda, rising cases and kids going back to school, I am hesitant to make any sort of future plans. But between delta/lambda, rising cases and kids going back to school, I am hesitant to make any sort of future plans. My state has a good vaccination rate and my family, friends and I are fully vaccinated.","But between delta/lambda, rising cases and kids going back to school, I am hesitant to make any sort of future plans." +" So essentially, I have a big fear of getting OCD on my hands, clothes and personal items & then ultimately touching my face which would give me coronavirus. This is just a vicious circle that is ruining my life, I've got to stop it. So essentially, I have a big fear of getting OCD on my hands, clothes and personal items & then ultimately touching my face which would give me coronavirus. In short, I was wondering if anybody has any scientific evidence that could help ease my anxiety/OCD and serve as a guideline for me?","So essentially, I have a big fear of getting OCD on my hands, clothes and personal items & then ultimately touching my face which would give me coronavirus." +" I was already frustrated at de Blasio for trying to segregate NYC with the vaccine, but Ive become even more frustrated now that AnimeNYC has chosen to give in. I was almost positive that the end of this year would bring us back to total normalcy, but it appears that this is far from the case. I thought for sure that the end of the year would give us total normalcy, but based on my classes being remote for the third semester in a row, and conventions introducing restrictions that change cosplay for the worse, I fear that the Delta variant is going to make the rest of this year a total shit show. I was already frustrated at de Blasio for trying to segregate NYC with the vaccine, but Ive become even more frustrated now that AnimeNYC has chosen to give in. I absolutely hate not being able to see faces in public, and Id hate it even more at the event I look forward to the most. I was almost positive that the end of this year would bring us back to total normalcy, but it appears that this is far from the case. I thought for sure that the end of the year would give us total normalcy, but based on my classes being remote for the third semester in a row, and conventions introducing restrictions that change cosplay for the worse, I fear that the Delta variant is going to make the rest of this year a total shit show. I thought for sure that the end of the year would give us total normalcy, but based on my classes being remote for the third semester in a row, and conventions introducing restrictions that change cosplay for the worse, I fear that the Delta variant is going to make the rest of this year a total shit show.","I was already frustrated at de Blasio for trying to segregate NYC with the vaccine, but Ive become even more frustrated now that AnimeNYC has chosen to give in." +" My brother is being a dumb fucking moron and wont get the shot, which is frustrating in an of itself. I dont feel like things are going to get better, I'm just frustrated as fuck. why are there so many stupid people. Like I want to escape to a covid free bubble and I cant :( anyone got any advice I have to hear my mom talk non stop about covid all the time, thankfully she's gotten her shots and is not antivax but I am at the point where I cannot deal with it anymore. My friends like ""well I dont want to travel in September if it's going to be bad still!""","My brother is being a dumb fucking moron and wont get the shot, which is frustrating in an of itself." +" I know vaccines don't make you 100% immune from the disease, but I thought initial studies had shown that the mRNA vaccines were extremely effective at preventing serious illness, hospitalization, and death (I almost want to say that initial studies suggested 100% protection from serious cases, but I could be remembering incorrectly). If I could gain a better understanding of the true risks, I feel like it could help put my mind at ease a bit. If I could gain a better understanding of the true risks, I feel like it could help put my mind at ease a bit. Thank you all! I have been vaccinated for quite some time, but I still do very little other than hanging out with my vaccinated friends at home.","I know vaccines don't make you 100% immune from the disease, but I thought initial studies had shown that the mRNA vaccines were extremely effective at preventing serious illness, hospitalization, and death (I almost want to say that initial studies suggested 100% protection from serious cases, but I could be remembering incorrectly)." +" As long as we got the vaccines, someday will end this pandemic. And who knows? Maybe if FDA approved the official covid vaccines maybe this month or next month, maybe there's a chance that pandemic will end maybe this year or the early next year. Hi, I just want to say I apologize for overreacting. I notice my last thread was deleted by the moderators because of what I did is over the top, which honestly, I don't blame them. I guess everybody's pessimistic and doom and gloom posts got the best out of me. I guess I shouldn't be pessimistic and doom and gloom and just be hopeful. And just remember, the pandemic does not last forever.","As long as we got the vaccines, someday will end this pandemic. And who knows? Maybe if FDA approved the official covid vaccines maybe this month or next month, maybe there's a chance that pandemic will end maybe this year or the early next year." +" I truly believe that COVID will be the end of America's alliances; did take a hatchet to them, but COVID was the straw that broke the camel's back. I truly believe that COVID will be the end of America's alliances; did take a hatchet to them, but COVID was the straw that broke the camel's back. I truly believe that COVID will be the end of America's alliances; did take a hatchet to them, but COVID was the straw that broke the camel's back. Now Americans aren't even allowed to travel to other countries. I understand why (they have to protect their people from us), but it still makes me feel like they hate us.","I truly believe that COVID will be the end of America's alliances; did take a hatchet to them, but COVID was the straw that broke the camel's back." +" My friend who wore the KN95 is very sick, and while we're still waiting on the test he probably has COVID given the severity + the fact he already had a cold this month. What's my exposure risk? Two of my friends (I found out later) went to a club on Friday night and I hung out with them in my car on Saturday. My friend who wore the KN95 is very sick, and while we're still waiting on the test he probably has COVID given the severity + the fact he already had a cold this month.","My friend who wore the KN95 is very sick, and while we're still waiting on the test he probably has COVID given the severity + the fact he already had a cold this month." +" Last contact I had was the day before the test day (I drove him home on 8th, and he took test on 9th) I'm back home now, but ever since I heard about the test results, I basically acted as if the results were mine. &#x200B; What else should I do to ensure my symptoms dont get worse, and hopefully a speedy recovery? Last contact I had was the day before the test day (I drove him home on 8th, and he took test on 9th) I'm back home now, but ever since I heard about the test results, I basically acted as if the results were mine. I'm isolating myself from my family (even though they are all vaccinated). &#x200B; I'm taking some Vitamins C and Zinc.","Last contact I had was the day before the test day (I drove him home on 8th, and he took test on 9th) I'm back home now, but ever since I heard about the test results, I basically acted as if the results were mine." +" My friend and her family are doing NOTHING to protect the overall group, theyre just like welll the vaccinated people will be fine. I just hate how she is handling this. My mom is vaccinated but compromised and heavily involved in the wedding too. I just hate how she is handling this. My mom is vaccinated but compromised and heavily involved in the wedding too. I just dont think its worth it. I might just bail on the Bach party and demand that anyone unvaccinated gets tested before the wedding or any parties.","My friend and her family are doing NOTHING to protect the overall group, theyre just like welll the vaccinated people will be fine." +" But it really sucks to live at a boarding school and have to wear masks pretty much all the time. It's so depressing to just be hanging out, playing games, but fully masked. But it really sucks to live at a boarding school and have to wear masks pretty much all the time. We can only snack in our rooms or distanced in the mess hall (even there we have to mask up as soon as we finish). And we have extremely strict dining rules...while eating, we can only talk when we are finished and have masked up again.",But it really sucks to live at a boarding school and have to wear masks pretty much all the time. + I met people a few days ago who just tested positive today and now Im afraid to get infected again. How high is the risk to get covid again? I met people a few days ago who just tested positive today and now Im afraid to get infected again.,I met people a few days ago who just tested positive today and now Im afraid to get infected again. + Having no sense of smell or taste would be much better than what I'm experiencing right now. I just want to know if there is any chance that my taste and smell will go back to normal after taking vaccine? I cannot imagine living like that anymore. I lost already like 10kg because I'm unable to eat basicaly everything I enjoyed.,Having no sense of smell or taste would be much better than what I'm experiencing right now. +" I still want to get a test before being around my family, just to be safe. Do I still need to wait the 72 hours, or is 48 hours enough in my situation? I still want to get a test before being around my family, just to be safe.","I still want to get a test before being around my family, just to be safe. Do I still need to wait the 72 hours, or is 48 hours enough in my situation?" + Im currently on Cephalexin(Kflex) for Cellulitis I was wondering is it okay if i get the vaccine now or should I wait till Im done with the antibiotics and get it on Friday?,Im currently on Cephalexin(Kflex) for Cellulitis I was wondering is it okay if i get the vaccine now or should I wait till Im done with the antibiotics and get it on Friday? +" (Everyone else is my family is vaccinated too btw) I live with her, so if I do catch COVID despite being vaccinated, I am afraid I would pass it onto her. But I also get so depressed not having seen anyone for so long. I try to be less worried but I don't really have the guts to take it off unless I'm outside and no one's in sight.. So, I really want to ask if it is safe to see people without masks when everyone is fully vaccinated. The one person who worries me in my family is my mom. She has diabetes, hypertension, hashimoto's, liver disease etc. Sorry if this seems paranoid, I just wanna be on the safe side. But I also get so depressed not having seen anyone for so long.","(Everyone else is my family is vaccinated too btw) I live with her, so if I do catch COVID despite being vaccinated, I am afraid I would pass it onto her." +" I keep thinking I must have some kind of brain damage. I've convinced myself that my parosmia is a sign of brain damage, based off the following studies: [url] [url] I keep thinking I must have some kind of brain damage. I've convinced myself that my parosmia is a sign of brain damage, based off the following studies: [url] [url] I feel good, probably the best I have in a while, but mentally I can't stop thinking there must be something wrong with me. Am I being crazy? Are my fears legitimate? I keep hearing all of this ""we don't know"" and ""there could be permanent effects"". And it's driving my anxiety completely wild. I feel so scared and depressed. And it's driving my anxiety completely wild. I feel so scared and depressed.",I keep thinking I must have some kind of brain damage. +" I got the vaccine and had no problem with it, but it feels like it doesnt even matter at this point. I just dont see how masks wont become permanent given the current logic of the mandates (vaccinated people can still spread). Sorry this is gonna be a ramble but Im really feeling a ton of anxiety about masks and other restrictions coming back. Im in a very blue area and masks have come back in a nearby town and the university I attend is requiring both masks and vaccines this fall, due to Delta. Can someone just give me some copium that these mandates will be over quickly? A constant reminder to be afraid, that this isnt safe.","I got the vaccine and had no problem with it, but it feels like it doesnt even matter at this point." +" Im terrified of the chances that covid could have been circulating the place. I had my second moderna shot in May and wore a KN95 mask (this one: [url] However, Im not sure if its legit which also has me scared) I was the only one there wearing a mask. One of the workers even had a cough.",Im terrified of the chances that covid could have been circulating the place. +" Plus, if the FDA approves the vaccine boosters, doe this make people who refused to get vaccinated are interested to be vaccinated? Hi, I'm I was hoping when the FDA approves the vaccines by this month or new month, there be more vaccination mandates. But some people say that vaccination mandates are not necessary.","Plus, if the FDA approves the vaccine boosters, doe this make people who refused to get vaccinated are interested to be vaccinated?" +" Do I carry on as I was, assuming that Ill be safe when Im in vaccinated-only situations? Say you live in a major city, the vaccination rate of 18+ is 70%, and you go to a party thats vaccinated-only. Is that safe? How safe is that?","Do I carry on as I was, assuming that Ill be safe when Im in vaccinated-only situations?" +" i lost almost every friend i had during the pandemic, and now, $2K later and lots of testing and quarantining, I still feel like I have to stay locked inside because of antivaxxers. therapy isn't working, it hasn't helped in the slightest -- it just feels so surreal and awful that we're still stuck in this (at least in the US) because some uneducated idiots won't get vaccinated / wear a mask. two weeks?! there doesn't feel like there's any way covid cases will drop in the US in two weeks. sorry to be a doomer, but there's just no way imho. should i cancel my trip early on and get my money back? i'm heartbroken, and very conflicted. i feel at a loss but also don't want to grieve prematurely.. i lost almost every friend i had during the pandemic, and now, $2K later and lots of testing and quarantining, I still feel like I have to stay locked inside because of antivaxxers. there doesn't feel like there's any way covid cases will drop in the US in two weeks.","i lost almost every friend i had during the pandemic, and now, $2K later and lots of testing and quarantining, I still feel like I have to stay locked inside because of antivaxxers. therapy isn't working, it hasn't helped in the slightest -- it just feels so surreal and awful that we're still stuck in this (at least in the US) because some uneducated idiots won't get vaccinated / wear a mask." +" My state and city are a current Delta hot-spot and I don't see it getting much better in the near future. I don't have any symptoms other than the occasional skipped heart beat, but reading through some of the cardiac side effects people have experienced and seeing stories of myocarditis/pericarditis has really made my anxious. However, I'm also terrified of catching COVID and dealing with potential side effects or long-term effects from that as well. I feel this immense guilt on me every day that I didn't get vaccinated sooner, or try and see a doctor sooner, and I just would love any and all advice you all might have for me. My state and city are a current Delta hot-spot and I don't see it getting much better in the near future. I've been on the fence about getting the vaccine, purely because I have massive health anxiety and I've been told a while back that there's a risk I have a heart issue (left-ventricular hypertrophy) as well as PVCs.",My state and city are a current Delta hot-spot and I don't see it getting much better in the near future. + I'm planning to get my second soon but it's hard to calm my anxiety about not being able to care for my family if I'm experiencing side effects. I'm planning to get my second soon but it's hard to calm my anxiety about not being able to care for my family if I'm experiencing side effects. I'm planning to get my second soon but it's hard to calm my anxiety about not being able to care for my family if I'm experiencing side effects.,I'm planning to get my second soon but it's hard to calm my anxiety about not being able to care for my family if I'm experiencing side effects. +" Some days I feel like I really want to go and will be fine and other days I'm absolutely terrified at even the thought. That story about the multiple large events in a Barnstable County, Massachusetts that ended in most vaccinated people getting covid has really scared me. I spent a lot of money on this ticket and really want to go- and I'm fully vaccinated- but I'm scared of getting a breakthrough case, even if it is just asymptomatic. I got tickets to see a concert back when covid cases were plummeting.",Some days I feel like I really want to go and will be fine and other days I'm absolutely terrified at even the thought. +" Hi all, I hope this doesnt cause a pile or get deleted but Im not sure where to write this as I know that antivaxx pages will call me an idiot for wanting it and will probably push me further into not wanting it (which is where I really dont want to be). Secondly, I *really* dont like that the pharmaceutical companies that made the vaccines included no liability clauses in their contracts w/ the gov, and they have made BILLIONS- why would they want to admit the vaccine didnt work even if we saw hundreds of adverse reactions? The two things about this vaccine that gets me is that there have been no long term trials and the censorship coming from the pharmaceuticals . Have any of you overcome your fears? Does anyone have any info that will me less anxious? The two things about this vaccine that gets me is that there have been no long term trials and the censorship coming from the pharmaceuticals .","Hi all, I hope this doesnt cause a pile or get deleted but Im not sure where to write this as I know that antivaxx pages will call me an idiot for wanting it and will probably push me further into not wanting it (which is where I really dont want to be)." + And that is making me sick to my stomach. I'm sad that I can't get over my COVID anxieties because it's making it impossible for me to function normally in the workplace and it's making me regret taking the job that I know is good for my career. I just started a new job and we have a meeting tomorrow and IT'S IN PERSON. I thought taking this job would be good for my career and it pays more than my last job.,And that is making me sick to my stomach. +" However, I can't seem to get a refund or find a buyer so I'm freaking out about losing the money for the tickets when I'm not sure if it's even unsafe for me to go. My wife and I bought tickets to John Mulaney after we got vaccinated in the hope of having a hot vax summer but now with delta we are quite worried. My mental health has not been great so having an outing with my wife would be really nice but obviously our health and our child's health are #1.","However, I can't seem to get a refund or find a buyer so I'm freaking out about losing the money for the tickets when I'm not sure if it's even unsafe for me to go." +" Anyway, I'm just at a loss for what to do and it disgusts me that we're still in this situation. Anyway, sending unvaccinated kids back to school with the more transmissible Delta Variant being prevalent seems like a recipe for disaster to me. At this point, my daughter would be absolutely heartbroken if we pulled her out of school but I'd much rather her heartbroken than suffer any longterm effects (or severe effects) of COVID. We'd initially planned on sending our daughter to Pre-K last year but opted not to because of our concerns about the virus.","Anyway, I'm just at a loss for what to do and it disgusts me that we're still in this situation." +" I've heard all sorts of side effects from the vaccine, like myocarditis and pericarditis, blood clots, heavier menstruation, and it all just really scares me. I have not been vaccinated for Covid-19, but I'm very much on the fence. I'd say a solid 60% want to get the vax and 40% of me is terrified of it. I think what I'm searching for in particular are words of wisdom from all walks of life. Whether you got vaccinated right away with no second thought, whether you were on the fence like me, or even if you were 100% against it and got it anyway. I am very pro-vaccine in every sense, but I think the misinformation being spread, and the side effects being put on blast from the Covid-19 vaccine are scaring me a bit.","I've heard all sorts of side effects from the vaccine, like myocarditis and pericarditis, blood clots, heavier menstruation, and it all just really scares me." +" Here are a few things you can do right now to help yourself. If you aren't working, start applying for work. There are a lot of businesses hiring, and a lot of competition right now. Establish a few \*reliable\* friends/family members you can go to for emotional support. Have them on speed dial. When you're doubting yourself, talk to them.","Here are a few things you can do right now to help yourself. If you aren't working, start applying for work. There are a lot of businesses hiring, and a lot of competition right now." +" It's got my nerves all jumbled up and my anxiety makes me second guess and question everything. My grandma called and said her job shut down today because of Covid. I offered to get tested, but she said it wasn't necessary as none of us are showing symptoms of anything.",It's got my nerves all jumbled up and my anxiety makes me second guess and question everything. +" Are my fears/stresses justified? Or Do you think It'll be fine, and I should just try to think about the present? Thank you in advance, and I'm sorry if I sound so paranoid. I live in CA, and while my state has a high vaccination rate (ranked 11th in the US), and we're not seeing the same problems that states in the South are seeing, I have become very paranoid that everything is going to become March 2020 all over again in a matter of days/weeks/months. I feel like it will be fine with high vaccination rates, but look at Hawaii. They're having more restrictions and they have vaccinated 85% of their adult population It can be easy to blame the unvaccinated, but unless they're immunocompromised or under 12, I'm sorry, I don't care about them. They're having more restrictions and they have vaccinated 85% of their adult population It can be easy to blame the unvaccinated, but unless they're immunocompromised or under 12, I'm sorry, I don't care about them. I live in CA, and while my state has a high vaccination rate (ranked 11th in the US), and we're not seeing the same problems that states in the South are seeing, I have become very paranoid that everything is going to become March 2020 all over again in a matter of days/weeks/months. I've been having panic attacks, tremors, and headaches, because I'm worried that all my plans for the remainder of the year (movies, my first rave in Berkeley on 9/18, etc.) could be shot down.","Are my fears/stresses justified? Or Do you think It'll be fine, and I should just try to think about the present? Thank you in advance, and I'm sorry if I sound so paranoid." +" Only thing I could think of is I went on a walk like 14 days ago and a lady coughed near me as I walked by, but these symptoms started on the same day if not the day after this happened. Only thing I could think of is I went on a walk like 14 days ago and a lady coughed near me as I walked by, but these symptoms started on the same day if not the day after this happened.","Only thing I could think of is I went on a walk like 14 days ago and a lady coughed near me as I walked by, but these symptoms started on the same day if not the day after this happened." +" Also, Ive gotten used to being mostly alone (in terms of friends, not family), so, Im nervous about going back to seeing a lot of people daily on campus and in lecture halls. Problem is, Ive started to get comfortable with my current life, as I now have new hobbies, and Im afraid that going back to normal life might take away the free time I now have for said hobbies. Also, Ive gotten used to being mostly alone (in terms of friends, not family), so, Im nervous about going back to seeing a lot of people daily on campus and in lecture halls.","Also, Ive gotten used to being mostly alone (in terms of friends, not family), so, Im nervous about going back to seeing a lot of people daily on campus and in lecture halls." +" But Im really getting sick and tired of hearing the same words over and over again. Right now I would pay a lot of money to hear the words yes or no. Yes the pandemic is going to end or no its not gonna end. Yes youll see your friends again at a convention, no youll never leave your house again to travel.",But Im really getting sick and tired of hearing the same words over and over again. +" The rates of COVID-19 are really low where I am, like 12.1 cases per 100,000 but I'm still super scared I caught COVID-19. The lady who administrated the eye tests coughed twice during the time we were in a small room together. There was also a child that was sniffling a bit and he was in a small room with me.","The rates of COVID-19 are really low where I am, like 12.1 cases per 100,000 but I'm still super scared I caught COVID-19." +" Morbidly obese but fully vaccinated. I'm worried about what will happen if this leads to complete societal collapse. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but I'm scared of Anarchy taking over. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but I'm scared of Anarchy taking over. But I'm worried about what will happen if I need emergency medical assistance otherwise.",Morbidly obese but fully vaccinated. +" It's enough to make me question whether it is time to stop being hopelessly optimistic and adopt being realistic that we are never, ever going to end the pandemic this year or the next and that we're stuck in for years to come. One of them was an article where someone said ""America is closer to the beginning of the pandemic than the end,"" implying that this will go on for years. Another said that ""herd immunity can never be achieved because of Delta's transmissibility."" Both of these are very, very pessimistic and may turn out to be the real truth after all. That said, I hope I am wrong about that, but these two articles really crushed my spirits. Both of these are very, very pessimistic and may turn out to be the real truth after all. That said, I hope I am wrong about that, but these two articles really crushed my spirits.","It's enough to make me question whether it is time to stop being hopelessly optimistic and adopt being realistic that we are never, ever going to end the pandemic this year or the next and that we're stuck in for years to come." +" And I'm scared of some of the things I liked to go to just collapsing from lack of funds and never coming back Conventions are infamous for spreading illness even before covid, so there's a real scare here. They were a huge part of my life, and always gave me something to look forward to even if that year sucked. And it depresses the hell out of me. having a mask rule + proof of vaccination + limited capacity really shouldn't be hard...but the worst part is I know that at this point that might not even be enough. And I'm scared of some of the things I liked to go to just collapsing from lack of funds and never coming back Up until covid, I went to at least one convention a year. They were a huge part of my life, and always gave me something to look forward to even if that year sucked.",And I'm scared of some of the things I liked to go to just collapsing from lack of funds and never coming back +" But seems a little excessive for me, and I hadn't heard this from other sources. I was told by the staff on-site ""No tea, coffee or alcohol for three days"". But seems a little excessive for me, and I hadn't heard this from other sources.","But seems a little excessive for me, and I hadn't heard this from other sources." +" It huts even more because I feel like I've been vaxxed, I've done my part, why should I and others who did the right thing be punished with more lockdowns or social shaming that we should isolate? At this point I don't ever see myself having a wedding, and I find it pointless to plan a life beyond a week or so. COVID obviously cancelled everything last year, and I had a few months of a hopeful glimmer - but now with Delta that is all gone. The summer of 2019 I quit my retail job because the asinine scheduling was taking my personal life from me. It huts even more because I feel like I've been vaxxed, I've done my part, why should I and others who did the right thing be punished with more lockdowns or social shaming that we should isolate? COVID obviously cancelled everything last year, and I had a few months of a hopeful glimmer - but now with Delta that is all gone.","It huts even more because I feel like I've been vaxxed, I've done my part, why should I and others who did the right thing be punished with more lockdowns or social shaming that we should isolate?" + I cannot waste another year of life again. My fear is that the unvaccinated will drive a huge surge and the province will go full lockdown mode as a reactionary measure. Today in Ontario casss are creeping up and its just set off another whirlwind of anxiety in my brain. If we have to lockdown again with so many people vaccinated then Ill have lost all hope for life and be completely defeated. Today in Ontario casss are creeping up and its just set off another whirlwind of anxiety in my brain. Lockdowns again would mean losing my side projects in events and pretty much leave me defeated.,I cannot waste another year of life again. +" I read that delta might be the last wave in the U.S., I hope that's true because I have missed out on so much in my life and I had finally gotten to a great place in my mental health and I was ready to actually live. I told my friend let's just wait a little longer. I asked her if she had any symptoms of covid or if she has been exposed to someone with covid. She said she had been feeling sick for a month but doubt it was covid. I cancelled meeting up because I live an someone who is immunocompromised. I read that delta might be the last wave in the U.S., I hope that's true because I have missed out on so much in my life and I had finally gotten to a great place in my mental health and I was ready to actually live. Then covid hit, it set me back.","I read that delta might be the last wave in the U.S., I hope that's true because I have missed out on so much in my life and I had finally gotten to a great place in my mental health and I was ready to actually live." + I see articles of how the vaccines arent working and how this will go on for several more years. Im fully vaccinated with moderna since April but I cant shake the feeling that if I get covid Im going to die. Im so done with this pandemic I cant enjoy anything anymore I have no motivation to do anything anymore. Im fully vaccinated with moderna since April but I cant shake the feeling that if I get covid Im going to die. I work at a tv news show and all they talk about is how bad covid is.,I see articles of how the vaccines arent working and how this will go on for several more years. +" I have been high anxiety for the last 18 months, because I'm not certain which activities are safe. I've read articles saying that it's rare to get covid from being in a store. How do I know what buildings I enter have good ventilation?","I have been high anxiety for the last 18 months, because I'm not certain which activities are safe." +" &#x200B; I'm so frustrated by this Delta variant uncertainty. An acquaintance of mine just hosted a party, all vaccinated, and a few days later 1/3 of the attendees tested positive. &#x200B; I'm vaccinated, but I'm still really scared of catching COVID because I'm a sensory/flavor scientist and losing my sense of taste or smell could kill my career and make my PhD practically worthless for anything I'm interested in doing, and there haven't been enough break-through cases yet to know if permanent loss is a risk with mild vaccinated cases like it was for mild unvaccinated cases. Furthermore, the organization running the expo funds my lab's research, so backing out is not an option unless they cancel the conference entirely - it would hurt both my own career and the relationship my lab has with the organization. &#x200B; I'm so frustrated by this Delta variant uncertainty. Plus I'll have to take at least two legs of a flight to get there, so crowded airports are a risk, and this is an event that usually has an international audience, so there's the potential to introduce new variants.",&#x200B; I'm so frustrated by this Delta variant uncertainty. +" I know sleep is really important for me right now and it's already morning, but I'm hesitant to take a Zopyclone if it may affect things. I know sleep is really important for me right now and it's already morning, but I'm hesitant to take a Zopyclone if it may affect things.","I know sleep is really important for me right now and it's already morning, but I'm hesitant to take a Zopyclone if it may affect things." +" im just very scared and anxious about all of this and i just need someone to calm my anxiety. so i really just want some reassurance that my family will be okay and we should all get the vaccine (even if my mom had allergic reaction to a different vaccine before, and my grandma has health issues, and i have asthma) im 16 and my sister recently started going back to school, she just came home from camp and is feeling a little unwell. she took some medicine and is feeling better now but its really scaring me. im just very scared and anxious about all of this and i just need someone to calm my anxiety.",im just very scared and anxious about all of this and i just need someone to calm my anxiety. +" I really want to socialize and make friends instead of making things awkward to everyone (and myself), but I feel like I'm deep in a hole with no way out. I was diagnosed with ASD when I was really young so I've never been the best at socializing, but this has become an all-time low. I really want to socialize and make friends instead of making things awkward to everyone (and myself), but I feel like I'm deep in a hole with no way out. 2020, so I thought, was going to be the year that I'd improve myself and well-being by being more social. But alas, COVID happened and I went back to being the hermit I was back when I was a teenager and felt like I put my efforts to waste.","I really want to socialize and make friends instead of making things awkward to everyone (and myself), but I feel like I'm deep in a hole with no way out." + In my area even though we have one of the highest vaccination rates in the country we're still stuck with a mask mandate yet other parts of the country who have lower vaccination rates don't have mandates. Right now I'm really beginning too feel like masks are gonna stick around forever especially in my area (sf bay area). In my area even though we have one of the highest vaccination rates in the country we're still stuck with a mask mandate yet other parts of the country who have lower vaccination rates don't have mandates. Financially I won't have the money too leave my area for another 6 months assuming nothing bad happens.,In my area even though we have one of the highest vaccination rates in the country we're still stuck with a mask mandate yet other parts of the country who have lower vaccination rates don't have mandates. +" ================================== Now in June 5 an X-Ray was done and the report said: Findings: * Scattered opacities are noted in the both lower zones. * Calcified shadow is seen in the right para tracheal region Impression: Suggestive of pulmonary inflammatory change. My question is: * Can this be a sign of pulmonary fibrosis or something similar like interstitial lung disease? * What are these opacities anyway? * Is this a sign of any permanent damage? Note: My mother had tuberculosis 35 years ago, so the calcified shadow could be due to that or something else as well. This is what the Pulmonologist said. Another important thing to note that in Bangladesh doctors don't tell you the truth. If you have a serious condition they are likely to downplay it and say ""oh its nothing"", so as not to stress the patient or their families. This is the culture.",================================== Now in June 5 an X-Ray was done and the report said: Findings: * Scattered opacities are noted in the both lower zones. * Calcified shadow is seen in the right para tracheal region Impression: Suggestive of pulmonary inflammatory change. +" I am going to hang out with a friend next week, I concerned that my family member had a cold and didn't get tested and is going to a huge gathering. I am going to hang out with a friend next week, I concerned that my family member had a cold and didn't get tested and is going to a huge gathering. Should I let my friend be aware of this?","I am going to hang out with a friend next week, I concerned that my family member had a cold and didn't get tested and is going to a huge gathering." +" So it just made me wonder whether or not I can infect other people even though I'm not infected. I'm not sure how vaccines work entirely but what I know is they inject a part of the virus or something into you, right? So it just made me wonder whether or not I can infect other people even though I'm not infected.",So it just made me wonder whether or not I can infect other people even though I'm not infected. +" Now it is down to 1.28. If it continues to fall and given how highly vaxxed the state is, I doubt we will see much of a surge here at that time, if at all. predicted the northeast is going to get a horrible surge of Delta in the fall, but from the look of things, despite the increase here in NJ, it looks like the rate of transmission is still falling. A week and a half ago it was at 1.5. Now it is down to 1.28. If it continues to fall and given how highly vaxxed the state is, I doubt we will see much of a surge here at that time, if at all.","Now it is down to 1.28. If it continues to fall and given how highly vaxxed the state is, I doubt we will see much of a surge here at that time, if at all." +" I really hope these vaccines, which were originally over 90% effective, arent already down to a level which wouldnt even have been approved last year (since the minimum was 50% efficacy) thanks to Delta If any of you have any more insight regarding this, please share it, as it is starting to freak me out a little The fact that the FDA just approved booster shots for immunocompromised also makes me suspect that they knew something was up with s efficacy, otherwise they wouldnt have made a decision so urgently. I really hope these vaccines, which were originally over 90% effective, arent already down to a level which wouldnt even have been approved last year (since the minimum was 50% efficacy) thanks to Delta If any of you have any more insight regarding this, please share it, as it is starting to freak me out a little I really hope these vaccines, which were originally over 90% effective, arent already down to a level which wouldnt even have been approved last year (since the minimum was 50% efficacy) thanks to Delta If any of you have any more insight regarding this, please share it, as it is starting to freak me out a little So recently theres been news that a Mayo Clinic study showed that is only 42% effective against infection or something.","I really hope these vaccines, which were originally over 90% effective, arent already down to a level which wouldnt even have been approved last year (since the minimum was 50% efficacy) thanks to Delta If any of you have any more insight regarding this, please share it, as it is starting to freak me out a little" +" However Im starting to worry that with mRNA vaccines only 50% effective against infection, and boosters always lagging behind variants, that well just be doing this forever. For some reason no public health officials are able to tell us if this will ever end. For some reason no public health officials are able to tell us if this will ever end.","However Im starting to worry that with mRNA vaccines only 50% effective against infection, and boosters always lagging behind variants, that well just be doing this forever." + I did a PCR Test today and the result was negative but Im still afraid of being exposed to covid. What Im asking myself now is how many days it possibly takes for the virus to build up in your body so it can show in a test result?,I did a PCR Test today and the result was negative but Im still afraid of being exposed to covid. +" I know people are just trying to be helpful, but COVID is a completely different situation in other parts of the world, and it sucks even more to hear that other countries are getting back to normal when your own is still stuck in a mess with no end in sight. Even if things seem to be looking up in your country, if the virus is still spreading in other countries, it is just a matter of time before it circles back to the US again (just like Delta). I know people are just trying to be helpful, but COVID is a completely different situation in other parts of the world, and it sucks even more to hear that other countries are getting back to normal when your own is still stuck in a mess with no end in sight. But it seems like every discussion about COVID seems to mainly focus on the US (and to a certain extent Europe), but people seem to forget that there are still so many other countries in the world apart from the Western nations. I'm tired of getting replies like ""it will be over in the US soon"", or ""can you move to a different state where restrictions are less strict?"". I am not in the US, I am in Southeast Asia where things are really bad here, vaccination rates are low, and most restrictions have not been lifted. I know people are just trying to be helpful, but COVID is a completely different situation in other parts of the world, and it sucks even more to hear that other countries are getting back to normal when your own is still stuck in a mess with no end in sight.","I know people are just trying to be helpful, but COVID is a completely different situation in other parts of the world, and it sucks even more to hear that other countries are getting back to normal when your own is still stuck in a mess with no end in sight." +" Delta is scary, but had we all not been vaccinated this would have likely been so much worse. Delta is scary, but had we all not been vaccinated this would have likely been so much worse. Not just because I tested negative, but it just truly affirmed for me how well they work. Delta is scary, but had we all not been vaccinated this would have likely been so much worse. We all tested negative with no symptoms! I honestly felt such a relief after this. Not just because I tested negative, but it just truly affirmed for me how well they work. Get those shots, if you havent yet. Seriously.","Delta is scary, but had we all not been vaccinated this would have likely been so much worse." +" Hello, I realize that this question is automatically going to piss a lot of people off. TL;DR: All I want to know is, am I doing the right thing by getting vaccinated at my age? Hello, I realize that this question is automatically going to piss a lot of people off. Please don't be angry. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, I genuinely don't know the answer to this. Could there be any long term side effects from any of these vaccines, or will it really most likely not impact my life in any way other than just maybe getting sick for a couple of days after taking the vaccine (which has happened to some people I know)? TL;DR: All I want to know is, am I doing the right thing by getting vaccinated at my age? Thank you in advance.","Hello, I realize that this question is automatically going to piss a lot of people off." +" Since I will be working out a bit, I thought I should double-mask because of this situation and because Id like to travel to see my aging mother end of this month and want to limit my risk. By the way, I will probably double mask in airport and airplane if I can take it. Since I will be working out a bit, I thought I should double-mask because of this situation and because Id like to travel to see my aging mother end of this month and want to limit my risk. Has anyone done this? What works best/feels the most comfortable?","Since I will be working out a bit, I thought I should double-mask because of this situation and because Id like to travel to see my aging mother end of this month and want to limit my risk." +" am i already at risk because i saw him on monday and tuesday anyways??? we just found out yesterday the grandparents tested positive. his dad got a pcr test on thursday AM (still waiting on results), my boyfriend is getting a rapid test today before we hear about his dads results. if his (my boyfriend) rapid test is negative- is it still fine to see him? am i already at risk because i saw him on monday and tuesday anyways???",am i already at risk because i saw him on monday and tuesday anyways??? +" Im a little worried about my dads reaction if I cancel; hes very anti-vaccine and we have avoided really talking about this so far, though I did see him earlier in the summer when delta wasnt so much of a threat. My mom and I are both vaccinated, but Im wondering if I should make a day trip to a more rural part on the state (right on the boundary of the suburbs of my city and the country, with ~300 new cases today) to visit my father and his family, what with Delta and everything especially because my mom has a new nerve disorder leaving her immunocompromised. My mom and I are both vaccinated, but Im wondering if I should make a day trip to a more rural part on the state (right on the boundary of the suburbs of my city and the country, with ~300 new cases today) to visit my father and his family, what with Delta and everything especially because my mom has a new nerve disorder leaving her immunocompromised. Both I and my dad have been in a few states this past month (I just saw a friend for 2 days on the way down to come visit; he visited family in 2 diff states). How concerned should I be about delta here? Transmitting it to my mom, etc? Im a little worried about my dads reaction if I cancel; hes very anti-vaccine and we have avoided really talking about this so far, though I did see him earlier in the summer when delta wasnt so much of a threat. Could I link him something about delta and the immunocompromised to get out or it? Thanks in advance.","Im a little worried about my dads reaction if I cancel; hes very anti-vaccine and we have avoided really talking about this so far, though I did see him earlier in the summer when delta wasnt so much of a threat." + I want to say that this is a good thing because cases are rising (and vaccines are being mandated in more and more places and sectors which is definitely good) but I can't help but get the feeling things are just going to stagnate or get worse for another year here. We're very hesitant to reopen things and just started a little while ago as is. Can anyone help me? Here in Ontario we're halting reopening indefinitely. I want to say that this is a good thing because cases are rising (and vaccines are being mandated in more and more places and sectors which is definitely good) but I can't help but get the feeling things are just going to stagnate or get worse for another year here.,I want to say that this is a good thing because cases are rising (and vaccines are being mandated in more and more places and sectors which is definitely good) but I can't help but get the feeling things are just going to stagnate or get worse for another year here. +" I feel like Ive been mostly very lucky with how my family takes Covid seriously, but Im just at my emotional wits end trying to explain something that seems like it should be obvious. This data may be *technically* correct, but its missing the context of the fact that the vaccine keeps people out of the hospital in the first place so one person out of nine dying skews the number outrageously. So what do you guys think, how do I explain to them that this interpretation of data is erroneous?","I feel like Ive been mostly very lucky with how my family takes Covid seriously, but Im just at my emotional wits end trying to explain something that seems like it should be obvious." + Weve debated for the last 17 months and I guess this was the finally straw for them. Weve debated for the last 17 months and I guess this was the finally straw for them. They said they were done trying to make me see. But I know in their mind Ive made everything worse by getting vaccinated and entertaining the idea that maybe some mandates are ok.,Weve debated for the last 17 months and I guess this was the finally straw for them. +" what harm would there be in getting a first dose of moderna at a different pharmacy? my diabetic mother is refusing to get a covid vaccine at all, and i'm uncertain of my risk. my diabetic mother is refusing to get a covid vaccine at all, and i'm uncertain of my risk.",what harm would there be in getting a first dose of moderna at a different pharmacy? + A member of the staff where I work tested positive for covid on Monday August 9th but has been coming to work anyway. Upper management is aware of this person's covid status and let them return to work anyway with amended hours. Is there any recourse that I can take against the company as an employee? Upper management is aware of this person's covid status and let them return to work anyway with amended hours.,A member of the staff where I work tested positive for covid on Monday August 9th but has been coming to work anyway. +" Why do people still have hope this will ever end when cases are higer than ever? I just want to never have to wear a mask or worry about crowds again, but it's so clear that that will never happen. I'm done. I can't take this any more. It's so awful. My whole life is gone. I did everything I was supposed to and the situation is worse than ever. I just want to never have to wear a mask or worry about crowds again, but it's so clear that that will never happen. Why do people still have hope this will ever end when cases are higer than ever?",Why do people still have hope this will ever end when cases are higer than ever? + I took a rapid test for covid and tested positive but took 2 PCR tests after and those came back negative.,I took a rapid test for covid and tested positive but took 2 PCR tests after and those came back negative. + The argument is over what we should do in our personal lives for the next month or so with Delta variant overburdening the local and state health care systems. Arguing nonstop about this with someone... what is riskier?,The argument is over what we should do in our personal lives for the next month or so with Delta variant overburdening the local and state health care systems. + After two weeks i have some discomfort behind the ears and stiff neck with small brain fog. After two weeks i have some discomfort behind the ears and stiff neck with small brain fog.,After two weeks i have some discomfort behind the ears and stiff neck with small brain fog. + After two weeks i have some discomfort behind the ears and stiff neck with small brain fog. Any help or someone with similar side effects? After two weeks i have some discomfort behind the ears and stiff neck with small brain fog.,After two weeks i have some discomfort behind the ears and stiff neck with small brain fog. Any help or someone with similar side effects? +" I'm hopeful that by the end of the Delta wave in the U.S., enough people will have been inoculated one way or another to prevent another widespread surge. At this point I guess I'm only trying to reassure myself. I'd like to know, though, if there's a flaw in my evaluation of our current situation? My only concern is the potential emergence of a more vaccine-resistant variant, but I doubt there will be one that completely bypasses the vaccines, due to how the vaccines are formulated. But even so, a vaccine-resistant variant would not be completely foreign to our immune systems like the original strain, so we'd never be put back to square one, right? I'm hopeful that by the end of the Delta wave in the U.S., enough people will have been inoculated one way or another to prevent another widespread surge. My only concern is the potential emergence of a more vaccine-resistant variant, but I doubt there will be one that completely bypasses the vaccines, due to how the vaccines are formulated.","I'm hopeful that by the end of the Delta wave in the U.S., enough people will have been inoculated one way or another to prevent another widespread surge. At this point I guess I'm only trying to reassure myself. I'd like to know, though, if there's a flaw in my evaluation of our current situation?" +" So I have been overkilling covid for more than a year now by sanitizing every thing by washing with dettol, recently my brother on his bday got some gifts delivered from his friends from Amazon(cause no party cause of covid and no meeting) so two of them are violin and guitar and I told him I would give them to him after 20 days but still I am really anxious if they would be safe after 20 days(if they are contaminated in the first place, I hope they r not) and I am still thinking to use 70% alcohol wipes before handing them out. Or just keeping them isolated is enough. So I have been overkilling covid for more than a year now by sanitizing every thing by washing with dettol, recently my brother on his bday got some gifts delivered from his friends from Amazon(cause no party cause of covid and no meeting) so two of them are violin and guitar and I told him I would give them to him after 20 days but still I am really anxious if they would be safe after 20 days(if they are contaminated in the first place, I hope they r not) and I am still thinking to use 70% alcohol wipes before handing them out.","So I have been overkilling covid for more than a year now by sanitizing every thing by washing with dettol, recently my brother on his bday got some gifts delivered from his friends from Amazon(cause no party cause of covid and no meeting) so two of them are violin and guitar and I told him I would give them to him after 20 days but still I am really anxious if they would be safe after 20 days(if they are contaminated in the first place, I hope they r not) and I am still thinking to use 70% alcohol wipes before handing them out." + I am particularly interested in learning more about if it can get into my apartment through the vents (note: each apartment has its own HVAC unit and climate control). I am particularly interested in learning more about if it can get into my apartment through the vents (note: each apartment has its own HVAC unit and climate control).,I am particularly interested in learning more about if it can get into my apartment through the vents (note: each apartment has its own HVAC unit and climate control). +" I am fully vaccinated, but Im wondering what the risk of infection is? I believe the interview is in person and its in a governmental office.","I am fully vaccinated, but Im wondering what the risk of infection is?" + Is there no end in sight to this Delta wave? Not to sound like a pessimist but despite the increasing vaccine rates cases are just not peaking or even close to it.,Is there no end in sight to this Delta wave? +" I'm just so frustrated at my situation. We did all these pathethic virtual activities, this is not how I wanted my school year to start. I cry every day thinking about how I have to do one more month virtually. We did all these pathethic virtual activities, this is not how I wanted my school year to start. I cry every day thinking about how I have to do one more month virtually.",I'm just so frustrated at my situation. +" I'm fully vaccinated, mostly stay in my house, I am 100% positive this is just asthma, but no reason to take chances with other people's health. Now, I have to miss my appointment on Monday, because I want to get a Covid test just in case, and the results won't be back in time. I told them they are seriously overreacting, and they just won't listen to me... Hang in there everyone, try and keep your spirits up and look for humor where you can.","I'm fully vaccinated, mostly stay in my house, I am 100% positive this is just asthma, but no reason to take chances with other people's health." + Lots of clubs got cancelled or at least too disorganized as well and these activities helped me integrate socially in high school. The pandemic has been very lonely for me as my friends are frequently busy.,Lots of clubs got cancelled or at least too disorganized as well and these activities helped me integrate socially in high school. + Doesnt it sound crazy to wait to see if things get bad and then implement a mask requirement? I live in Ohio and Im getting anxious because school starts for my kids next week and masks are only encouraged but not required. Doesnt it sound crazy to wait to see if things get bad and then implement a mask requirement?,Doesnt it sound crazy to wait to see if things get bad and then implement a mask requirement? +" She was always serious about covid, wore a mask everywhere even in the house too, she started working from home, sanitized the whole house every week and I still lost her to it. I lost my best friend and the best mother anyone could ever wish for. I lost my best friend and the best mother anyone could ever wish for.","She was always serious about covid, wore a mask everywhere even in the house too, she started working from home, sanitized the whole house every week and I still lost her to it." + That's a HUGE jump from 3 million the previous week. We still had about 5 million people get newly vaccinated last week.,That's a HUGE jump from 3 million the previous week. + Also did an antigen test at home which was also negative but Im still afraid I got the virus from my aunt since she possibly already had it when I was there. Also did an antigen test at home which was also negative but Im still afraid I got the virus from my aunt since she possibly already had it when I was there.,Also did an antigen test at home which was also negative but Im still afraid I got the virus from my aunt since she possibly already had it when I was there. +" News always fear monger and that makes people go crazy, sad, scared, and confused. Sure, the virus will sadly last forever, but they can't let this pandemic last forever. And the news always makes false information about the vaccines and it's no wonder nobody wants to or too scared to get vaccinated. I was nervous to get vaccinated, but I got vaccinated and it wasn't so bad. Why, when I was working as a courtesy clerk at Vons, people argue for masks. Why can't the news be hopeful, for once. I just had it with social news media creating fear mongering news about Covid19. Something must be done with the news to end this fear monger if we want to end this pandemic. And the news always makes false information about the vaccines and it's no wonder nobody wants to or too scared to get vaccinated.","News always fear monger and that makes people go crazy, sad, scared, and confused." +" i am not immuno-compromised, just interested in protection from a rapidly evolving and highly contagious illness with the possibility of death and i see there are doctors and scientists who recommend boosters, so i made a somewhat impulsive decision in the interest of protecting my family.","i am not immuno-compromised, just interested in protection from a rapidly evolving and highly contagious illness with the possibility of death" + I got the vaccine so I could return to my pre pandemic life but now it seems like the vaccine won't even get us out of it and that I should be careful again. I'm super over being anxious and stressed over this damn virus all the time. Are we just going to get endless vaccines until this is all done? I'm super over being anxious and stressed over this damn virus all the time. Isn't the whole point of the vaccine to make covid not a super serious thing? Really loosing trust and faith in the vaccine. Are we just going to get endless vaccines until this is all done?,I got the vaccine so I could return to my pre pandemic life but now it seems like the vaccine won't even get us out of it and that I should be careful again. +" I'm super over being anxious and stressed over this damn virus all the time. I know its to reduce the chance of going to the hospital and dying but like, if you are vaccinated and get covid it shouldn't be that serious right? Really loosing trust and faith in the vaccine. I've seen other reddit user's be like ""covid is serious whether you are vaccinated or not"" but again if you are vaccinated than it shouldn't be that serious right?. I'm super over being anxious and stressed over this damn virus all the time. If you can still get severely ill and die with the vaccine than its an objectively bad vaccine. Really loosing trust and faith in the vaccine. Are we just going to get endless vaccines until this is all done?",I'm super over being anxious and stressed over this damn virus all the time. +" Bolsonaro supporters, which number at least 20-30% of our population, would follow their leader and sabotage vaccination efforts, just like it happens in the US. Being the 2nd worst affected country in the world, with over 500k dead, didnt change his heart. Bolsonaro is an anti-vaccine apologist and has sabotaged vaccine purchases since they first came. Being the 2nd worst affected country in the world, with over 500k dead, didnt change his heart. There is even a joke running here this vaccine only works if you post about it on social media This kind of good and organic peer pressure paid off - upon seeing their friends and relatives getting their jab, most Bolsonaro supporters reluctantly jumped in line to get their jab, even those people would avoid being excluded by their families. Against all odds, we are making it. But somehow, it happened. Despite being disdained by the federal government, vaccines were soon became a representation of hope, soon became something the people needed to fight for if we were to have any chance against this disease.","Bolsonaro supporters, which number at least 20-30% of our population, would follow their leader and sabotage vaccination efforts, just like it happens in the US." +" She also told me that it hurt really bad and that she had tears in her eyes from it. So I'm not sure if I do have it where I could have got it from. If it's not COVID, not sure what it is. Maybe just a bad sinus infection. Have one scheduled for tomorrow morning. I have to admit, quite nervous about it. Not only the result, but the test itself. My housemate spent Saturday at the ER for an unrelated issue and they gave her a covid test and hers was negative. She also told me that it hurt really bad and that she had tears in her eyes from it.",She also told me that it hurt really bad and that she had tears in her eyes from it. +" My anxiety about that has evaporated, but now Im hyper focused on the possibility that I was exposed to COVID while I was there. I have been afraid I caught COVID and tested many times in the past year, and they have all been negative so far. I am so afraid. I have been having constant nausea and stomach pain for the past month, and I tried to just ignore it but this morning it was excruciating. My anxiety about that has evaporated, but now Im hyper focused on the possibility that I was exposed to COVID while I was there. Delta is going crazy, and they treat plenty of COVID patients at that hospital just thinking of how many covid positive individuals shared a chair with me in the waiting room or my recliner in the hospital room makes me shudder.","My anxiety about that has evaporated, but now Im hyper focused on the possibility that I was exposed to COVID while I was there." +" oh my god, fuck that they have over half population vaccinated, they were the first country which situation extremely improved thanks to that, everyone was looking at them as proof that it works... and today i'm reading in the news that they have very tough situation AGAIN with raising cases and hospitalization! they have over half population vaccinated, they were the first country which situation extremely improved thanks to that, everyone was looking at them as proof that it works... and today i'm reading in the news that they have very tough situation AGAIN with raising cases and hospitalization!","oh my god, fuck that" + I got a negative rapid test after having two weeks of symptoms and she said that the doctor still ordered a PCR test as well even though she said they don't normally do them for that scenario. I got a negative rapid test after having two weeks of symptoms and she said that the doctor still ordered a PCR test as well even though she said they don't normally do them for that scenario. What are the odds though that the PCR test is positive after a negative rapid test?,I got a negative rapid test after having two weeks of symptoms and she said that the doctor still ordered a PCR test as well even though she said they don't normally do them for that scenario. +" Just really ready give up trying to find someone competent. Why would a dentist, who is inches away from your face and others' faces for hours refuse to get vaccinated? Why would a dentist, who is inches away from your face and others' faces for hours refuse to get vaccinated?",Just really ready give up trying to find someone competent. +" He's making me feel unreasonable for being wary at the thought of going in before I've quarantined the full amount; we only have a handful of front desk staff and if even one of us gets sick the others have to pick up the slack. He's making me feel unreasonable for being wary at the thought of going in before I've quarantined the full amount; we only have a handful of front desk staff and if even one of us gets sick the others have to pick up the slack. On a more personal note, is there any way y'all have found to deal with the intense guilt of potentially exposing people to Covid? He's making me feel unreasonable for being wary at the thought of going in before I've quarantined the full amount; we only have a handful of front desk staff and if even one of us gets sick the others have to pick up the slack. I've been doing everything I can since March 2020 to avoid this exact scenario and it feels so endlessly frustrating that simply working to try to survive has landed me in this mess. Even if I do test negative, because I work in a healthcare setting (non-emergency, I don't want to give the exact profession but in a similar vein to a physical therapist's office) I feel I should quarantine for the full ten asymptomatic days to be certain I'm not going to experience delayed infection, and because I live with immunocompromised and at-risk individuals. Is this an unreasonable ask? I've been doing everything I can since March 2020 to avoid this exact scenario and it feels so endlessly frustrating that simply working to try to survive has landed me in this mess.",He's making me feel unreasonable for being wary at the thought of going in before I've quarantined the full amount; we only have a handful of front desk staff and if even one of us gets sick the others have to pick up the slack. + She's not hospital sick and hopefully it stays that way but she's in a great deal of pain and discomfort. She's not hospital sick and hopefully it stays that way but she's in a great deal of pain and discomfort.,She's not hospital sick and hopefully it stays that way but she's in a great deal of pain and discomfort. +" I say this to remind people that while these statistics are reassuring, it's not a reason to get rid of all restrictions.","I say this to remind people that while these statistics are reassuring, it's not a reason to get rid of all restrictions." +" Were also in FL so Im wondering if I should reassess hanging out indoors with people who, although fully vaccinated, have been working in offices and going out to restaurants regularly without any additional precautions other than the vaccine. I have a lot of trust in the vaccine but would greatly appreciate any data on vaccinated to vaccinated spread specifically. I have a lot of trust in the vaccine but would greatly appreciate any data on vaccinated to vaccinated spread specifically.","Were also in FL so Im wondering if I should reassess hanging out indoors with people who, although fully vaccinated, have been working in offices and going out to restaurants regularly without any additional precautions other than the vaccine." +" However now delta has broken through and it is likely that we are about to experience what most of the rest of the world has already lived through - a major covid wave. What advice would you give in terms of preparation, either practical physical things to do now while we still can, or mental/emotional things so that we can prepare for the personal and social turmoil that prolonged lockdowns and likely illness will bring?",However now delta has broken through and it is likely that we are about to experience what most of the rest of the world has already lived through - a major covid wave. +" I care for my elderly mom(adore the lady), we are both fully vac, but it makes you wonder if we are going to have another crush in a few months to scramble to get the booster. I have also read that many are already ""jumping the line"" and getting their boosters before the announcement.","I care for my elderly mom(adore the lady), we are both fully vac, but it makes you wonder if we are going to have another crush in a few months to scramble to get the booster." + It feels like well just have this never ending wave until after the holidays. But wont there be an equally bad wave in the winter in the north? Experts claim that this current delta wave will peak in the south in September.,It feels like well just have this never ending wave until after the holidays. +" Im convinced at this point that this is never going to end, and were trapped in an endless cycle of waves and mask mandates and boosters and nonstop, obsessive news coverage about case counts, to the point that you cant even ignore it if you want to because its everywhere and all anyone talks about. More and more these days, I get the feeling that the best years of my life have already passed (without me even realizing) and from here on out, the best I can hope for is mere existence and survival in this weird limbo until either covid or climate change kills me. Im convinced at this point that this is never going to end, and were trapped in an endless cycle of waves and mask mandates and boosters and nonstop, obsessive news coverage about case counts, to the point that you cant even ignore it if you want to because its everywhere and all anyone talks about. At least for my part, Ive been living more or less the exact same day over and over again since March 2020: wake up, work, maybe take a stupid little walk around the same four streets, dissociate with Netflix or Duolingo until I fall asleep, then wake up and do it again.","Im convinced at this point that this is never going to end, and were trapped in an endless cycle of waves and mask mandates and boosters and nonstop, obsessive news coverage about case counts, to the point that you cant even ignore it if you want to because its everywhere and all anyone talks about." + I am fully vaccinated and my roommate isn't vaccinated at all and refuses to get it. I'm concerned that if he one day gets sick (covid or covid like syntoms like a fever) I will have to force isolate for 14 days just because I live in the same roof as him. I want to try to do everything I can to convince him to take it or I have to move somewhere else which I may not be-able afford to. Do you guys have any suggestions when I talk to him? I'm concerned that if he one day gets sick (covid or covid like syntoms like a fever) I will have to force isolate for 14 days just because I live in the same roof as him.,I am fully vaccinated and my roommate isn't vaccinated at all and refuses to get it. +" Im so over having any amount of hope anymore, since I know Ill just get my hopes up, and Im not even looking forward to going back to college this weekend since I feel like things will just be bad again with this variant for who knows how long (even as someone who is young, doesnt have pre-existing conditions, and is fully vaccinated). Well, I just returned to my home state from my internship, and someone I know who was vaccinated and masked was just hospitalized for a week due to the Delta variant (she fortunately returned home yesterday, but I was really worried), and one of the people I wanted to see more than anyone has now had to cancel us getting to see each other indefinitely due to the same variant (we had finally started to make plans to see each other this week after having not seen each other for over 1.5 years before it was really known how bad the Delta variant would be). Im so over having any amount of hope anymore, since I know Ill just get my hopes up, and Im not even looking forward to going back to college this weekend since I feel like things will just be bad again with this variant for who knows how long (even as someone who is young, doesnt have pre-existing conditions, and is fully vaccinated). I rarely saw or talked with any of my friends since March 2020, and I have a history of anxiety and depression that started pre-pandemic and only got worse after COVID started. I finally started to pursue counseling last year to help with my anxiety and depression symptoms, and it has helped a lot with learning how to cope, though it also helps I was getting more hopeful when I left for my internship in early June that things were getting better and Id be able to see friends again by the time my internship ended in August. Im so over having any amount of hope anymore, since I know Ill just get my hopes up, and Im not even looking forward to going back to college this weekend since I feel like things will just be bad again with this variant for who knows how long (even as someone who is young, doesnt have pre-existing conditions, and is fully vaccinated).","Im so over having any amount of hope anymore, since I know Ill just get my hopes up, and Im not even looking forward to going back to college this weekend since I feel like things will just be bad again with this variant for who knows how long (even as someone who is young, doesnt have pre-existing conditions, and is fully vaccinated)." +" This is the most anxious I've felt at any point in the pandemic, worrying about covid particles settling on my belongings or hanging in the air. This is the most anxious I've felt at any point in the pandemic, worrying about covid particles settling on my belongings or hanging in the air.","This is the most anxious I've felt at any point in the pandemic, worrying about covid particles settling on my belongings or hanging in the air." + But I am also not going to blindly follow CDC guidelines when they have been waffling the past 2-3 months. Why the hell would they be recommended to get a booster? I think vaccines save lives. But I am also not going to blindly follow CDC guidelines when they have been waffling the past 2-3 months.,But I am also not going to blindly follow CDC guidelines when they have been waffling the past 2-3 months. +" Obviously this puts her and my other coworkers at risk of catching the virus, but I feel like I wouldn't forgive myself if I didn't make an effort to talk to her. My COVID diagnosis threw me for a loop I did not expect and if I follow all guidelines I will not be able to see her by the time she leaves for school. I was planning on asking for her snapchat on 8/20 which is the next and last time I will see her for some time. I know this is immature, and I know that this has an answer that is very obvious to most. I only ask for respectful feedback. My COVID diagnosis threw me for a loop I did not expect and if I follow all guidelines I will not be able to see her by the time she leaves for school.","Obviously this puts her and my other coworkers at risk of catching the virus, but I feel like I wouldn't forgive myself if I didn't make an effort to talk to her." +" Hi all-- After a year and a half of not stepping foot indoors without a mask on (and, of course, getting fully vaccinated as soon as possible), I made an outrageously dumb/shitty choice over the weekend and attended a densely crowded dance club with a couple friends. I honestly don't know what I was thinking-- about an hour and a half in, the space got even more crowded and I finally got uncomfortable enough that I decided to leave. I canceled several in-person meetings this week, the most important of which being with my thesis advisor who has a 10 year old son. The new CDC guidelines say that you should get tested 3-5 days after exposure, so my question is, if I test Thursday morning (roughly 4 and 1/2 days after potential exposure) is that long enough to really trust a negative result, or should I wait, push back with my professor, and self-isolate for longer? Hi all-- After a year and a half of not stepping foot indoors without a mask on (and, of course, getting fully vaccinated as soon as possible), I made an outrageously dumb/shitty choice over the weekend and attended a densely crowded dance club with a couple friends.","Hi all-- After a year and a half of not stepping foot indoors without a mask on (and, of course, getting fully vaccinated as soon as possible), I made an outrageously dumb/shitty choice over the weekend and attended a densely crowded dance club with a couple friends." +" We're always slow to open up so even when things are relatively good we get less time to enjoy it than others and end up even further behind in my career. Idk what to do because I fear another lockdown and missing out on stuff and I can't take it anymore. And I feel trapped because I don't have a full-time job, am still in school, and am very much under my parents thumb; we recently moved to an apartment so there's even less personal space now (25/F btw). Ontario's head doctor just said he expects a bad fall and winter and there won't be any further reopening until further notice (probs spring or summer). Idk what to do because I fear another lockdown and missing out on stuff and I can't take it anymore. We're always slow to open up so even when things are relatively good we get less time to enjoy it than others and end up even further behind in my career.",We're always slow to open up so even when things are relatively good we get less time to enjoy it than others and end up even further behind in my career. +" Im getting sick of this anxiety shes having and its hard to deal with. She also gets angry with me and locked me out of the car for not wearing gloves one time, but she calmed down. Now she does it less.",Im getting sick of this anxiety shes having and its hard to deal with. +" I dedicate a whole fucking year of my time not getting this, getting the vaccine to try and get back to normal, got a ton of shit for it, and now we cant???? They dont care, and I dont care about them anymore. Gee, great news (/s), after a summer where my community college says that Hey, those whove been vaccinated dont need to mask and distance anymore, now theyre saying that regardless of vaccination status, I now have to wear one??? What the fuck??? I dedicate a whole fucking year of my time not getting this, getting the vaccine to try and get back to normal, got a ton of shit for it, and now we cant???? Why did I even bother? Why did I even bother ? Just let the fucking anti-backers get it and die. They dont care, and I dont care about them anymore. Im done playing super man. Why cant I just have my freedoms again???","I dedicate a whole fucking year of my time not getting this, getting the vaccine to try and get back to normal, got a ton of shit for it, and now we cant????" +" We may not know when will this pandemic ends right now, but maybe if the FDA approves more vaccines for kids under 12 this month or the next, then maybe we'll get back to normalcy either later this year or early next year. I have sometimes have ups and downs depression thinking it will never end. But, I've got to visit my psychiatrist yesterday about my depression because of the pandemic. I'm so glad I've got to talk to my psychiatrist about my depression problem and I feel better. The cases the decreased and we were this close to get to the light at the end of the tunnel, but since Delta Variant came, we're back where we started, exception of the lockdown.","We may not know when will this pandemic ends right now, but maybe if the FDA approves more vaccines for kids under 12 this month or the next, then maybe we'll get back to normalcy either later this year or early next year." +" Moreover, I'm extremely angry at the anti-vaxxers, because they're the reason we'll even need boosters to begin with. The problem isn't that we don't have three doses, it's the people who won't even get one dose. Now that I've heard we need booster shots eight months after our initial vaccine doses, I'm terrified. Moreover, I'm extremely angry at the anti-vaxxers, because they're the reason we'll even need boosters to begin with. What if there aren't any appointments available, and I catch COVID and die?","Moreover, I'm extremely angry at the anti-vaxxers, because they're the reason we'll even need boosters to begin with." +" I was lucky to not have side effects, but now hearing may lead to less breakthroughs and new vaccines like are still somewhere on the horizon, I just feel a bit bummed I am stuck with again, and feel like I will have to stay with something I had no choice in the rest of my life. The mass vax site didnt advertise I was getting until I had signed everything.","I was lucky to not have side effects, but now hearing may lead to less breakthroughs and new vaccines like are still somewhere on the horizon, I just feel a bit bummed I am stuck with again, and feel like I will have to stay with something I had no choice in the rest of my life." +" I had also planned on flying to another state to meet an older (90+ and vaccinated, in this case) aunt during Thanksgiving, and now Im wondering if itll be safe enough to fly to see her then? I completely respect her decision, and I wish I didnt feel this way and I feel selfish for it, but Ive been super bummed about it this week since it felt we would finally get to see each other again after 1.5 years only for that hope to be yanked away at the last minute. I know Thanksgiving is a while from now, but does anyone have any insight as to when it might be safe to see fully vaccinated older people again?","I had also planned on flying to another state to meet an older (90+ and vaccinated, in this case) aunt during Thanksgiving, and now Im wondering if itll be safe enough to fly to see her then?" +" The problems is that my residence country will *not* accept my vaccination record from the other country, and so I am officially ""not fully vaccinated."" I have read quite a few things from what appear to be reasonable sources online, and it seems that getting a third vaccine within a period of three months wouldn't be harmful - but I obviously want to be very, very careful. What this means is that I cannot be granted the current ""Vaccination Passport"" available to all residents, which allows those fully vaccinated to travel to all other EU countries without quarantine, testing, or other problems.","The problems is that my residence country will *not* accept my vaccination record from the other country, and so I am officially ""not fully vaccinated.""" +" Sorry if this has been asked but, I really am worried about feeling the way I felt after my 2nd dose when I eventually get my booster. I'm about 6 months from my 2nd dose so i'm due for a booster soon, but i'm petrified.","Sorry if this has been asked but, I really am worried about feeling the way I felt after my 2nd dose when I eventually get my booster." + I'll wear ffp2 mask and I can eat the breakfast in my hotel room (the hotel offers some kind of breakfast bags that you can pick up from the hotel reception). I haven't stayed in a hotel during covid and to be honest I'm quite nervous about it... but at the same time I really want to go. I haven't stayed in a hotel during covid and to be honest I'm quite nervous about it... but at the same time I really want to go.,I'll wear ffp2 mask and I can eat the breakfast in my hotel room (the hotel offers some kind of breakfast bags that you can pick up from the hotel reception). +" Basically I am positive to COVID-19 (obviously), I dont have any harsh symtomps but not having any taste is annoying as it can get. Basically I am positive to COVID-19 (obviously), I dont have any harsh symtomps but not having any taste is annoying as it can get. I love eating so this is making me feel pretty down not gonna lie Basically I am positive to COVID-19 (obviously), I dont have any harsh symtomps but not having any taste is annoying as it can get. I love eating so this is making me feel pretty down not gonna lie","Basically I am positive to COVID-19 (obviously), I dont have any harsh symtomps but not having any taste is annoying as it can get." +" Im quite nervous about this because I have some medical things going on right now, and although I am also vaccinated (), I still worry my husband will bring it home and I will catch it. My husband just got news that one of his coworkers that he was in a meeting with yesterday tested positive today. Im quite nervous about this because I have some medical things going on right now, and although I am also vaccinated (), I still worry my husband will bring it home and I will catch it. I was also planning on visiting some family this coming week, but I dont feel I should do this now in good conscience (my niece and nephew are too young to be vaccinated). Id be worried about giving it to them though.","Im quite nervous about this because I have some medical things going on right now, and although I am also vaccinated (), I still worry my husband will bring it home and I will catch it." +" With the original strain, contracting the virus from a surface was considered very low risk, but since Delta is more contagious, does that make it more possible? Is there any evidence that the Delta variant is more contagious through surface contact than the 'original' strain?","With the original strain, contracting the virus from a surface was considered very low risk, but since Delta is more contagious, does that make it more possible?" + So I am freaking out today because I friend of mine who I went on vacation with last week has been diagnosed with COVID despite having it already AND being vaccinated. I had a rapid test done and it came back negative and I am vaccinated anyway. Does anyone know if either these temperatures should be concerning or just ways to help calm down? So I am freaking out today because I friend of mine who I went on vacation with last week has been diagnosed with COVID despite having it already AND being vaccinated.,So I am freaking out today because I friend of mine who I went on vacation with last week has been diagnosed with COVID despite having it already AND being vaccinated. +" But basically if you are under 30 there are no vaccines available still. I have no motivation to study in that environment and them doubling the cost has pretty much made me think no way. I feel like my youth was destroyed by this toxic society, i never got to live the life I wanted, and now covid has trapped me even further in this miserable cycle. Right now I am unemployed, I was formerlly a carer and now the government is refusing to pay me anything for a stupid reason. They doubled the cost of university courses during this pandemic, when the uni experience is no longer even half as good as it was. I have no motivation to study in that environment and them doubling the cost has pretty much made me think no way. I feel like my youth was destroyed by this toxic society, i never got to live the life I wanted, and now covid has trapped me even further in this miserable cycle.",But basically if you are under 30 there are no vaccines available still. +" I am so worried if this trial does happen. I'm wondering if I should call or try to contact someone there about my concerns? I don't think these small towns are taking it so seriously and I don't want to lose my dad. I am so worried if this trial does happen. He and my mom have done their best to stay home, mask up, and now he's being asked to sit all day inside and I'm worried this will put him at risk.",I am so worried if this trial does happen. +" Its getting difficult to handle some of my closest loved ones who have such strongly differing options on all of thismasks, vaccinations, to gather or not to gather Not looking to have a problem solvedjust wanted to get this off my chest. The wide and strong spectrum of opinions, the misinformation, the lack of good information Im finding it more difficult to keep open-minded and respectful of peoples wide range of opinions on all things pandemic. The wide and strong spectrum of opinions, the misinformation, the lack of good information Im finding it more difficult to keep open-minded and respectful of peoples wide range of opinions on all things pandemic.","Its getting difficult to handle some of my closest loved ones who have such strongly differing options on all of thismasks, vaccinations, to gather or not to gather Not looking to have a problem solvedjust wanted to get this off my chest." +" I read so many terrible stories...I'm hoping if I ask real, everyday people who have gotten it what it was like, particularly breakthroughs, maybe the breakthrough cases won't sound as scary? I have been scared to death of getting a breakthrough case and subsequently getting long covid. I have been scared to death of getting a breakthrough case and subsequently getting long covid.","I read so many terrible stories...I'm hoping if I ask real, everyday people who have gotten it what it was like, particularly breakthroughs, maybe the breakthrough cases won't sound as scary?" +" I have been desperately trying to find a remote job, but the industry I am in makes that very difficult (I am a civil engineer in construction). Working in person gives me a great deal of anxiety.","I have been desperately trying to find a remote job, but the industry I am in makes that very difficult (I am a civil engineer in construction)." +" They won't likely let me get it earlier? Wtf? Would I have severe COVID if I got COVID in November, right before the booster shot follow-up? I got my last shot of back in April. Would I have severe COVID if I got COVID in November, right before the booster shot follow-up? They won't likely let me get it earlier? Wtf?",They won't likely let me get it earlier? Wtf? +" Its not like Im having the wedding in the middle of the pandemic, when no vaccines were available. I just feel like internet social justice warriors would judge me. I feel so weird going on with it when hospitals are currently overwhelmed. I also do not plan on canceling. I feel so weird going on with it when hospitals are currently overwhelmed.","Its not like Im having the wedding in the middle of the pandemic, when no vaccines were available." + Now her school is doing an overnight trip to a country where cases have risen 3000% in the last month. Cases are skyrocketing in my area and nobody seems to care. Now her school is doing an overnight trip to a country where cases have risen 3000% in the last month.,Now her school is doing an overnight trip to a country where cases have risen 3000% in the last month. +" I've been trying to be understanding and non-pushy about it (they've been fighting with other family members about it and I know how it's making them dig their heels in) but it's getting annoying listening to them complain about stuff they can't go to or people who won't see them and how stupid everyone is when the solution is right there. I'm worried this is the beginning of a downward spiral that's going to end with her and my dad on ventilators. Also my mom, even though she's been good about the masks, I got in a fight with her recently for going into a (thankfully empty) store maskless and nearly had to drag her out of another store the other day because she took it off for a while (thankfully without others around). I've been trying to be understanding and non-pushy about it (they've been fighting with other family members about it and I know how it's making them dig their heels in) but it's getting annoying listening to them complain about stuff they can't go to or people who won't see them and how stupid everyone is when the solution is right there. They're both old and my dad has health conditions.",I've been trying to be understanding and non-pushy about it (they've been fighting with other family members about it and I know how it's making them dig their heels in) but it's getting annoying listening to them complain about stuff they can't go to or people who won't see them and how stupid everyone is when the solution is right there. + I just dont see an end in sight to the increases in cases and it seems like even next year this pandemic will still be quite severe. With all the talk of case increases and overwhelmed hospitals in the US.it just feels like we are back to early days of the pandemic. With all the talk of case increases and overwhelmed hospitals in the US.it just feels like we are back to early days of the pandemic.,I just dont see an end in sight to the increases in cases and it seems like even next year this pandemic will still be quite severe. +" Hi All, My office is requiring mandatory work in office starting next week for two days a week. Mask is required at all time. I have bad mask allergy - my chin would turn red and get bumps that last about 3 weeks if I wear masks more than 2 hours straight. If failed to do so, I will get fired.","Hi All, My office is requiring mandatory work in office starting next week for two days a week." +" As grim as that sounds that a 5th wave could be coming, the good news is that I can promise it will end in mid 2022. He said that pandemics come in waves of 3 or 5. We are on wave 4. As grim as that sounds that a 5th wave could be coming, the good news is that I can promise it will end in mid 2022. We will be ok, this will end, and life will return. Things may be different in the end but there is an end and life will come back. Stay positive, stay optimistic, and stay safe.","As grim as that sounds that a 5th wave could be coming, the good news is that I can promise it will end in mid 2022." +" Im being pelted with this information all the time, and its hard to turn it off when it comes from family members you love and trust. Im an uninsured freelancer, and am afraid of what a potential serious case of COVID would do to me. I finally made the decision to get my first dose of tomorrow and I have never been more morally confused in my life. On one hand: I have anti-COVID vax family, one of which used to be in medicine. She keeps sending me emails about end times, vax passport=persecution and even mixes in some messages with medical information about the danger of a rushed vaccine, unknown long-term effects, etc. Im an uninsured freelancer, and am afraid of what a potential serious case of COVID would do to me.","Im being pelted with this information all the time, and its hard to turn it off when it comes from family members you love and trust." + We were going in circles and I was becoming very anxious. I was arguing with a relative about how vaccines are good and I decided to give up. Dont waste your time or energy trying to debunk something coming from the uniformed conspiracy theorists.,We were going in circles and I was becoming very anxious. +" He knew he had covid and wouldn't admit it, putting not only himself but my 84 year old grandma and my two uncles in danger. Because of this, I've barely been able to eat or sleep, anxiety is eating me alive and I've started to notice how this is affecting my moods. I can barely get a hold of myself. I've read about his complications and how fucked they are, and I realize that doctors can only do so much and chances of him making it out are very slim. How am I not supposed to loose my shit? The waiting is killing me. Anyone going/has gone through a similar situation? Any advice? Please help. My uncle had to literally drag him to the hospital because he refused to get help. He knew he had covid and wouldn't admit it, putting not only himself but my 84 year old grandma and my two uncles in danger. Because of this, I've barely been able to eat or sleep, anxiety is eating me alive and I've started to notice how this is affecting my moods. I can barely get a hold of myself.","He knew he had covid and wouldn't admit it, putting not only himself but my 84 year old grandma and my two uncles in danger." +" Delta is just too risky and contagious, regardless of how rare breakthrough infections are. I feel sad about canceling, but feel stronger about what I said above. Ive canceled two get togethers this week with good friends because 1) its too humid to eat outside and 2) theyve been dining at restaurants indoors and/or not masking in stores. I feel the need to protect those who cannot get vaccinated, as well as my parents, who got their shots over 6 months ago and are waiting for boosters. I feel sad about canceling, but feel stronger about what I said above.","Delta is just too risky and contagious, regardless of how rare breakthrough infections are." + Cold weather is just around the corner meaning more and more to come I would imagine. Im honestly terrified of another situation like last year where things are shuttered again for months. This time a lockdown would be infiinitely worse that the last because it would mean our only hope in vaccines did not end the cycle of shutdowns and that it will have in fact become the new normal. Cold weather is just around the corner meaning more and more to come I would imagine. Im honestly terrified of another situation like last year where things are shuttered again for months. &#x200B; I am so bothered by the idea of this reality because I would have an extreme emotional and mental breakdown. I would lose all hope and purpose for anything.,Cold weather is just around the corner meaning more and more to come I would imagine. +" If it is, I might reconsider going, but it still seems a little sketchy as of now because I'm not really caught up on the timeline of infection to transmission, etc.","If it is, I might reconsider going, but it still seems a little sketchy as of now because I'm not really caught up on the timeline of infection to transmission, etc." +" I'm feeling like it's probably time to get vaccinated despite my previous infection, but I'm really curious to see how much higher vaccine-level antibodies are than my current levels. Just out of curiosity: has anyone gotten an antibody test after vaccination that gave a numerical result? I had COVID back in November, and at 6 months after infection, I got my antibody levels tested and was surprised to see I still had antibodies. Has anyone else gotten a test for the spike protein antibodies post vaccination? Would love to hear your results if you feel comfortable sharing.","I'm feeling like it's probably time to get vaccinated despite my previous infection, but I'm really curious to see how much higher vaccine-level antibodies are than my current levels." +" It makes me so angry because the government negotiated the vaccines with several pharmaceuticals since last year but this companies are delaying the vaccines supplies and we have received a minimum of what we purchased. Theres no enough scientific evidence to support this, theyre doing it because we dont have enough vaccines and Im not sure how this is going to affect the immunity response. At this rate were never going to achieve a good level of protection until who knows when :( It makes me so angry because the government negotiated the vaccines with several pharmaceuticals since last year but this companies are delaying the vaccines supplies and we have received a minimum of what we purchased. At this rate were never going to achieve a good level of protection until who knows when :( Is so unfair to see how wealthy nations are already applying boosters meanwhile here we have nothing! So I got my first moderna shot two weeks ago, I was so happy because I waited so much for it.",It makes me so angry because the government negotiated the vaccines with several pharmaceuticals since last year but this companies are delaying the vaccines supplies and we have received a minimum of what we purchased. + The FDA may set the approval of the vaccines this Monday: [[url] I hope this will make everybody get vaccinated this time to end this horrible pandemic. The FDA may set the approval of the vaccines this Monday: [[url] I hope this will make everybody get vaccinated this time to end this horrible pandemic. The FDA may set the approval of the vaccines this Monday: [[url] I hope this will make everybody get vaccinated this time to end this horrible pandemic. The FDA may set the approval of the vaccines this Monday: [[url] I hope this will make everybody get vaccinated this time to end this horrible pandemic.,The FDA may set the approval of the vaccines this Monday: [[url] I hope this will make everybody get vaccinated this time to end this horrible pandemic. +" But I still have added anxiety about infecting her if I were to catch the virus. Logically I know that this is a high risk scenario, emotionally I am super anxious that if I don't go, I will lose my friends. They just asked me to confirm if I will attend the wedding as a bridesmaid.",But I still have added anxiety about infecting her if I were to catch the virus. +" Half the people are masked half are not. I dont understand how they cant get it in their head that were not done with this. Our icus are suffering. Our health care workers deserve better. I do not want to get the delta variant, and cdc has said everyone shd be wearing masks. Half the people are masked half are not. I dont understand how they cant get it in their head that were not done with this. Feeling anxious with all these unmasked most likely unvaxxed ppl around me. I do not want to get the delta variant, and cdc has said everyone shd be wearing masks.",Half the people are masked half are not. I dont understand how they cant get it in their head that were not done with this. +" The FDA may give the approval to vaccines this Monday: [[url] I have to repost it because some of the people are being stubborn and acting like antivaxxed people. The FDA may give the approval to vaccines this Monday: [[url] I have to repost it because some of the people are being stubborn and acting like antivaxxed people. If you guys find the approval too early, well, we need to end this pandemic once and for all. If you guys find the approval too early, well, we need to end this pandemic once and for all. Hi, I have good news. The FDA may give the approval to vaccines this Monday: [[url] I have to repost it because some of the people are being stubborn and acting like antivaxxed people. The FDA may give the approval to vaccines this Monday: [[url] I have to repost it because some of the people are being stubborn and acting like antivaxxed people. If you guys find the approval too early, well, we need to end this pandemic once and for all.",The FDA may give the approval to vaccines this Monday: [[url] I have to repost it because some of the people are being stubborn and acting like antivaxxed people. +" A week ago an unvaccinated coworker was complaining about having a cold. Now over the past few days I've been feeling brain foggy, been having on and off sinus pain, and mild headaches.",A week ago an unvaccinated coworker was complaining about having a cold. + I feel like i'm still coping with the lost time and maturity growth does anyone else feel like this and how have you faired with it I was 20 before my birthday came around now i'm 22. and I don't know mentally i'm 22.,I feel like i'm still coping with the lost time and maturity growth does anyone else feel like this and how have you faired with it +" One of them is pregnant and its extremely vital she gets the vaccine, and one other is a nurse. They refuse to get it. This also means I cant see them for the holidays this year even if I wanted to, because they are unsafe to see. The other two just dont want the vaccine. My aunt didnt give the exact reason as to why. It frustrates me. Id rather not convince them since they havent been very good people to me. This also means I cant see them for the holidays this year even if I wanted to, because they are unsafe to see. Why did they go down that road? They are supposedly too nervous to get it though I cant guarantee this for certain. One of them is pregnant and its extremely vital she gets the vaccine, and one other is a nurse.","One of them is pregnant and its extremely vital she gets the vaccine, and one other is a nurse. They refuse to get it." +" I'm sick of this insipid messaging that society considers it a worse fate to exist in a body like mine than to be severely ill. I'm sick of this insipid messaging that society considers it a worse fate to exist in a body like mine than to be severely ill. So, apparently there is an urban legend that one of the vaccines makes women's breasts grow and I keep seeing people post about this as a reason to get it. This makes me sad.",I'm sick of this insipid messaging that society considers it a worse fate to exist in a body like mine than to be severely ill. + I have the green light to return to work but I'm freaking myself out that I might be a danger to others. His fever and other symptoms literally comes and goes at random and it's stressing us out. I have the green light to return to work but I'm freaking myself out that I might be a danger to others.,I have the green light to return to work but I'm freaking myself out that I might be a danger to others. +" Now that things are looking worse, we're trying to consider whether this is still reasonable. We don't distance from my parents (they help look after our daughter on school days), so really my concern is my sister. Should I be worried about the travel and/or the wedding?","Now that things are looking worse, we're trying to consider whether this is still reasonable." +" It's hard to imagine an infection, even asymptomatic, couldn't pose a serious threat for my parents, much less the terrifying risk of long covid. To me that is very clearly an untenable risk, even though I am vaccinated. If everyone is vaccinated, all non-wind players are masked, and I'm 6 feet away from everyone else, that's about as many mitigating factors as possible - and I honestly can't tell if that's enough to be safe or not. It's hard to imagine an infection, even asymptomatic, couldn't pose a serious threat for my parents, much less the terrifying risk of long covid. I suspect, on one hand, I may be too cautious in thinking those measures wouldn't be enough? and the other hand I can't help but shake the fear that it won't work out okay","It's hard to imagine an infection, even asymptomatic, couldn't pose a serious threat for my parents, much less the terrifying risk of long covid." + Im nervous and anxious I jusr dont want to get sick with covid and Ive heard people with both doses getting sick with covid still. Im nervous and anxious I jusr dont want to get sick with covid and Ive heard people with both doses getting sick with covid still.,Im nervous and anxious I jusr dont want to get sick with covid and Ive heard people with both doses getting sick with covid still. +" I need the vaccine because I smoke, am overweight, and have asthma. I'm actually always hesitant to try new medications because I had a severe allergic reaction to antibiotics as a kid and almost died. Anyway, I might get it at the CVS down the road from me... will they have epipens on hand in case someone gets a reaction? I'm actually always hesitant to try new medications because I had a severe allergic reaction to antibiotics as a kid and almost died.","I need the vaccine because I smoke, am overweight, and have asthma." + I think my sister was an idiot for not getting the vaccine. Do I wear a mask or do I stay away? I want to give him a hug but my family rushed to my sisters house to deal with everything. My sister died of Covid this morning. I want to give him a hug but my family rushed to my sisters house to deal with everything.,I think my sister was an idiot for not getting the vaccine. + Yesterday was also the day I got my second vaccine very unlucky Does anyone know how soon after exposure I can/should test for covid? My friends dad just tested positive and I was hanging out with my friend yesterday. Yesterday was also the day I got my second vaccine very unlucky Does anyone know how soon after exposure I can/should test for covid?,Yesterday was also the day I got my second vaccine very unlucky Does anyone know how soon after exposure I can/should test for covid? + I'm worried I could still be potentially contagious if I leave the house. I've been self isolating for 9 days with my partner.,I'm worried I could still be potentially contagious if I leave the house. +" I can still taste okay and it's not completely gone but I noticed it after waking up. I didn't have a fever and I had no reason to think I was exposed, but now I'm not so sure.",I can still taste okay and it's not completely gone but I noticed it after waking up. +" We were this close to end the pandemic, until the unvaccinated people for creating a delta variant and made the pandemic to live on more longer. I hope when the FDA vaccines approve tomorrow, that will make everybody get vaccinated and end this evil pandemic to end either later this year or early next year. We were this close to end the pandemic, until the unvaccinated people for creating a delta variant and made the pandemic to live on more longer. I hope when the FDA vaccines approve tomorrow, that will make everybody get vaccinated and end this evil pandemic to end either later this year or early next year. I was so upset that I want this pandemic to end, even the virus may become an endemic.","We were this close to end the pandemic, until the unvaccinated people for creating a delta variant and made the pandemic to live on more longer." + Cause im dreading the moment ive got to take a booster and honestly I don't think its gonna change anthing now Cause im dreading the moment ive got to take a booster and honestly I don't think its gonna change anthing now Cause im dreading the moment ive got to take a booster and honestly I don't think its gonna change anthing now,Cause im dreading the moment ive got to take a booster and honestly I don't think its gonna change anthing now + My dad and step mother are moving to Texas later this month and Im very worried for them. I dont believe that either of them really understand the risk that comes with Delta. My dad and step mother are moving to Texas later this month and Im very worried for them.,My dad and step mother are moving to Texas later this month and Im very worried for them. +" The transmission rate among the rooms occupants wouldn't be any lower just because half of them are vaccinated, in fact the only thing that would be lower is the number of severe cases and hospitalisations. The transmission rate among the rooms occupants wouldn't be any lower just because half of them are vaccinated, in fact the only thing that would be lower is the number of severe cases and hospitalisations. Help me understand, what to Vaccine Passports have to with flattening the curve?","The transmission rate among the rooms occupants wouldn't be any lower just because half of them are vaccinated, in fact the only thing that would be lower is the number of severe cases and hospitalisations." +" I can't imagine being put in this place where people are feeling incredibly hopeless and possibly dying in some cases, in part because people thought they were smart and ignored vaccine insistence and -- just in general. I can't imagine being put in this place where people are feeling incredibly hopeless and possibly dying in some cases, in part because people thought they were smart and ignored vaccine insistence and -- just in general. I almost died of bacterial meningitis and lost ,y right ear, partially because the ER decided that day (August 2003), because the ER decided they were too busy to look at an 8 year old with flu like symptoms. This is just a sad situation.","I can't imagine being put in this place where people are feeling incredibly hopeless and possibly dying in some cases, in part because people thought they were smart and ignored vaccine insistence and -- just in general." +" And that the cruise line is requiring masks all over the place. Then I read that the CDC says people with asthma, which includes me, shouldnt be on a cruise even if we are vaccinated. I'm so sick of this fucking pandemic. This is not ending, and it needs to fucking end. I want to just go back to my life, to start enjoying things again.",And that the cruise line is requiring masks all over the place. +" But now I'm reading that there are going to be all these masks and distancing and all that on the ship, and the CDC says someone with asthma (me) shouldn't be on a cruise even though I've been vaccinated. But now I'm reading that there are going to be all these masks and distancing and all that on the ship, and the CDC says someone with asthma (me) shouldn't be on a cruise even though I've been vaccinated. What I want to do to myself I'm not going to mention because this post will be locked. I found this amazing singles cruise and it made me genuinely happy and looking forward to something for the first time in almost two years.","But now I'm reading that there are going to be all these masks and distancing and all that on the ship, and the CDC says someone with asthma (me) shouldn't be on a cruise even though I've been vaccinated." +" Right now the thing I'm most worried about is getting a positive test before returning to the US and having to quarantine in Paris-- that would be a whole mess. My question is, which factors would you weigh the heaviest if you were thinking about traveling? Right now the thing I'm most worried about is getting a positive test before returning to the US and having to quarantine in Paris-- that would be a whole mess. However, we planned this trip in mid-June when things seemed like they were getting better-- now, with Delta, it's feeling a bit riskier to attempt international travel.",Right now the thing I'm most worried about is getting a positive test before returning to the US and having to quarantine in Paris-- that would be a whole mess. +" My dad would not survive a COVID infection. I'm terrified of catching Delta and 1. suffering permanent damage, 2. incurring huge medical debt, and 3. passing it to my parents before they can get a booster. They will both be in the first groups officially eligible for a booster shot but I don't think that will come until late September. If you were in my situation, do you think it would be worth ""sneaking"" a third dose of pfizer or even a booster of J&J for extra protection? Getting this job has disqualified me from Medicaid, so I won't have health insurance for the next month either.",My dad would not survive a COVID infection. +" Even though I will no longer be infectious, I am seriously concerned that I might still be testing positive for Covid and thus be barred from flying. However (and here is my problem), I am due to fly to Canada from England on the 3rd September, which will require a pre-departure and post-arrival test. Having had two doses of (just about - I got my second dose on the same day I think I contracted Covid), my symptoms have been fairly mild and I have nearly completely recovered.","Even though I will no longer be infectious, I am seriously concerned that I might still be testing positive for Covid and thus be barred from flying." + lets all work together and achieve the World health organizations goal of 70% vaccination worldwide by mid 2022! since the official end of the pandemic will only come once it is controlled worldwide here are useful links to follow.,lets all work together and achieve the World health organizations goal of 70% vaccination worldwide by mid 2022! + She was always so careful and doesnt deserve this nor does her family. I am feeling immense guilt that I may have given her covid. I never felt sick but I went on a day hike with 5 other people over the weekend and my mask broke on the ride home so I was partially unmasked in the van till we stopped and I bought another bag of masks. How do I live with my guilt over this and the stigma that I may have given someone covid? I need to test tomorrow but so far have no symptoms other than anxiety and a hoarse voice. I am feeling immense guilt that I may have given her covid.,She was always so careful and doesnt deserve this nor does her family. +" I lost my smell and taste in Nov of last year, and it's been very difficult to deal with ever since. If anyone is interested, I'm more than happy to make updates regarding my own recovery while taking them if anyone is skeptical.","I lost my smell and taste in Nov of last year, and it's been very difficult to deal with ever since." + So these are Saturdays numbers and remember Saturday and Sunday are always going to be smaller than most of the other dates.,So these are Saturdays numbers and remember Saturday and Sunday are always going to be smaller than most of the other dates. +" It just makes me hella mad, I already dropped out last year because the already difficult faculty I was supposed to do got much much worse when we moved online for the entire year, and now i just feel like I took the vaccine for nothing, cus I guess my university doesn't care about physical interaction anymore. I don't think they will ever undo that, but I'm still grateful for any form of reassurance A friend of mine just shared a link from my university that the next semester was gonna be online and I am utterly destroyed by that. A friend of mine just shared a link from my university that the next semester was gonna be online and I am utterly destroyed by that. It just makes me hella mad, I already dropped out last year because the already difficult faculty I was supposed to do got much much worse when we moved online for the entire year, and now i just feel like I took the vaccine for nothing, cus I guess my university doesn't care about physical interaction anymore.","It just makes me hella mad, I already dropped out last year because the already difficult faculty I was supposed to do got much much worse when we moved online for the entire year, and now i just feel like I took the vaccine for nothing, cus I guess my university doesn't care about physical interaction anymore." +" Then for the next two weeks I suffered from panic attacks andchest discomfort, it was dark psychologically.","Then for the next two weeks I suffered from panic attacks andchest discomfort, it was dark psychologically." +" I had my friend over and we stayed like 25 feet apart outdoors, I had thought she had left and went out my garage and she was right there and in my face like close close for like 15 seconds. I had my friend over and we stayed like 25 feet apart outdoors, I had thought she had left and went out my garage and she was right there and in my face like close close for like 15 seconds. I'm sure I'm overreacting but my anxiety tends to do that and just need some reassurance today.","I had my friend over and we stayed like 25 feet apart outdoors, I had thought she had left and went out my garage and she was right there and in my face like close close for like 15 seconds." +" We all wear masks but Im wondering how many people are walking around thinking they have allergies when its covid. At work people are coughing and sneezing around me. I booked a PCR test for Friday night, Im thinking by then it would show on a home test if Im really positive. Ive had sore throats before this pandemic and they went away; but this time it turned into sneezing and runny noses. What do I do, do I wait a couple days and test again?",We all wear masks but Im wondering how many people are walking around thinking they have allergies when its covid. +" They're the ones choosing to go through with an indoor wedding during a pandemic, but I'm being treated as if I'm completely unreasonable. Furthermore, it's unrealistic to expect everyone to keep masks on the whole time at a wedding where people will be eating, drinking, dancing, having conversations, taking pictures, and trying to hear each other over music. If there's anything this pandemic has taught us, it is that people will lie and do whatever they want to. I'm vaccinated but I would still very much prefer to not catch this virus, minimal symptoms or not. If there's anything this pandemic has taught us, it is that people will lie and do whatever they want to. Of course the proof can be faked, but it's still better than nothing. I'm vaccinated but I would still very much prefer to not catch this virus, minimal symptoms or not. It's like I have to accept possibly getting the virus for this wedding and I don't know what to do.","They're the ones choosing to go through with an indoor wedding during a pandemic, but I'm being treated as if I'm completely unreasonable." +" Maybe ""misanthropic"" is the wrong word, but I don't know how else to describe how angry and frustrated this pandemic has made me. There have been *so many* preventable deaths, and there'll undoubtedly be more. Why can't anti-vaxxers and ""COVID truthers"" just be sane and rational? I just don't see how I can look at humanity as a whole in a positive light after this, and I hate it. Maybe ""misanthropic"" is the wrong word, but I don't know how else to describe how angry and frustrated this pandemic has made me. Most of the people on my college campus aren't wearing masks. That's not even taking into account just how many people within both the United States and the world that just *refuse* to take this seriously. I want this to be over just as much as they do, but all they're doing is making the problem worse! I'm just sick and tired of this pandemic and how it's brought out the worst in so many people.","Maybe ""misanthropic"" is the wrong word, but I don't know how else to describe how angry and frustrated this pandemic has made me." + I understand covid is now endemic and will be around for a long time... I live in Canada and we're all still masking up everywhere (rightfully so) especially with the variants. I understand covid is now endemic and will be around for a long time...,I understand covid is now endemic and will be around for a long time... +" I'm concerned that since Walmart doesn't have it in their records, that something went wrong and that info is lost. The problem is that I recently went to the digital vaccine page on Walmart's pharmacy page and for whatever reason, they only have my first dose documented.","I'm concerned that since Walmart doesn't have it in their records, that something went wrong and that info is lost." +" I just realized that I dont need a social life anymore. Lockdown made me realize that I only need my self and no one else, you know what Im fully vaccinated nothing is going back to normal so Im just going to pump my self up and be faster than anyone else cause there is nothing else to do, atleast its better than sitting at home all day like some fat loser Lockdown made me realize that I only need my self and no one else, you know what Im fully vaccinated nothing is going back to normal so Im just going to pump my self up and be faster than anyone else cause there is nothing else to do, atleast its better than sitting at home all day like some fat loser Lockdown made me realize that I only need my self and no one else, you know what Im fully vaccinated nothing is going back to normal so Im just going to pump my self up and be faster than anyone else cause there is nothing else to do, atleast its better than sitting at home all day like some fat loser Lockdown made me realize that I only need my self and no one else, you know what Im fully vaccinated nothing is going back to normal so Im just going to pump my self up and be faster than anyone else cause there is nothing else to do, atleast its better than sitting at home all day like some fat loser","I just realized that I dont need a social life anymore. Lockdown made me realize that I only need my self and no one else, you know what Im fully vaccinated nothing is going back to normal so Im just going to pump my self up and be faster than anyone else cause there is nothing else to do, atleast its better than sitting at home all day like some fat loser" + Im worried about attending a big indoor wedding shower for my friend because I need surgery in the next few weeks and I cant get it if I test positive for Covid. My friend has had a real shit time with their wedding (it was rescheduled twice because of covid already) and I feel immense guilt. If all goes well with the surgery I should still be able to be in the wedding in the fall. I am vaccinated so Im not worried about *getting* Covid but I dont want to delay the surgery if I get it and test positive for weeks after. Am I over reacting? Should I just go?,Im worried about attending a big indoor wedding shower for my friend because I need surgery in the next few weeks and I cant get it if I test positive for Covid. +" I don't want to sound uncaring, but I want to be selfish too. It's only getting worse and take this with a grain of salt but I feel like the vaccinations are so slow that there's no way we can beat this until it burns out on its own. Why can't people just listen in the damn first place?! I lost the first few years of my 20s to this. Why can't people just listen in the damn first place?! I cancelled everything I cared about and stayed almost completely alone for almost TWO YEARS NOW for this! Now, another year with masks, lockdowns all over the world, and avoiding doing pretty much everything except taking a walk from time to time, or going to appointments. Therapy isn't working for this. I don't want to keep coping with ""this is the way it is."" I'm not even looking for normalcy. I'm looking for a reason to live anymore. I'm so tired of this. So so close. I'm so so tired. I lost the first few years of my 20s to this. I lost my sense of taste/smell for 6 months to this ! I lost my appetite and so much of my mental and physical health to this..","I don't want to sound uncaring, but I want to be selfish too." +" It gives me such anxiety and/or anger depending on the situation and how optional the activity seems. I'm especially worried for those kids under 12. My FB feed is full of pictures of kids going back to school, people gathering close together in groups without masks etc. Is the information about breakthrough infections of delta not getting enough coverage or has fatalism set in? My sister posted about her 9-year old taking the subway by himself for the first time and while I think he's old enough to do that, my first thought was that he's not vaccinated and he shouldn't be on the subway at all, with or without a parent.",It gives me such anxiety and/or anger depending on the situation and how optional the activity seems. +" I am supposed to go away to a bachelorette party this weekend and I am apprehensive, my throat feels fine but my nose feels stuffy. I went and got a PCR test yesterday just to be safe and sure enough, I got the negative results this morning.","I am supposed to go away to a bachelorette party this weekend and I am apprehensive, my throat feels fine but my nose feels stuffy." +" It's clear that everyone has to take a test, but I don't want to go into quarantine, as I'm staying only for two days. Has anyone gone to the UK with a cross-vaccination recently or knows for sure if the EU-certificate is validation enough","It's clear that everyone has to take a test, but I don't want to go into quarantine, as I'm staying only for two days." +" If this were right, kids would literally have to endure half the 2021-2022 school year without a vaccine :( Sure, kids generally suffer less than adults from covid, but that doesnt change the fact that cases in kids have been skyrocketing because of Delta. I really feel bad for the kids right now. If this were right, kids would literally have to endure half the 2021-2022 school year without a vaccine :(","If this were right, kids would literally have to endure half the 2021-2022 school year without a vaccine :(" +" I'm sure we will get it sometime next week. Hey, we were both vaccinated 6 months ago & now my country is offering a 3rd booster shot to maintain the efficiency.",I'm sure we will get it sometime next week. +" My BIL had obvious co-morbities (and he wasn't stupid) but still refused the vaccine. He leaves behind a widow, parents that have to bury their son, siblings (and their spouses) that loved him, nieces and nephews that will never know him, and a grandfather that's already lost too much. There's no real point to this post... it's just a scream out into the internet void because I need to be strong for everyone else in my family. And now he's dead.",My BIL had obvious co-morbities (and he wasn't stupid) but still refused the vaccine. +" I'll likely move out tomorrow and isolate for 2 weeks. If I test positive, what should I do? Anything I should stock up on? Flatmate is positive and I'm almost sure that I'm next despite trying to take precautions. I'm unvaccinated (not by choice, the country I was living in didn't have reliable access to quality vaccines) and worries.",I'll likely move out tomorrow and isolate for 2 weeks. +" Hi, We've been stuck this pandemic over a year and it hasn't ended yet. This year is not as worse as last year, but we were so close to end this evil pandemic, until that evil variant Delta destroyed are recovery. Of course, the FDA approved the vaccines yesterday, which is good news, and I hope we end this pandemic either later this year or the early next year. Of course, the FDA approved the vaccines yesterday, which is good news, and I hope we end this pandemic either later this year or the early next year. I'm not giving up hope, because I did that before, but I just don't long how long I can take this. This year is not as worse as last year, but we were so close to end this evil pandemic, until that evil variant Delta destroyed are recovery. Of course, the FDA approved the vaccines yesterday, which is good news, and I hope we end this pandemic either later this year or the early next year.","Hi, We've been stuck this pandemic over a year and it hasn't ended yet. This year is not as worse as last year, but we were so close to end this evil pandemic, until that evil variant Delta destroyed are recovery." +" We were this close to end this pandemic until this evil Delta variant ruined our chance for normalcy. I know Covid will eventually become an endemic, but i hope we end this pandemic later this year or early next year with everybody get vaccinated this time. I don't know how much I can take this evil pandemic. We were this close to end this pandemic until this evil Delta variant ruined our chance for normalcy.",We were this close to end this pandemic until this evil Delta variant ruined our chance for normalcy. +" Considering playing with a mask, but leaning away from it with the increase Delta risk. Considering playing with a mask, but leaning away from it with the increase Delta risk.","Considering playing with a mask, but leaning away from it with the increase Delta risk." + I think most likely whatever I have now is from the gym and not taking proper rest because Im working full time now. Are gyms big no nos again? I think most likely whatever I have now is from the gym and not taking proper rest because Im working full time now. Ive taken 3 rapid tests (yes im paranoid) all negative and waiting for the results from my PCR test to return to work which I should have by tomorrow. Hoping its just a cold not covid since I am fully vaxxed.,I think most likely whatever I have now is from the gym and not taking proper rest because Im working full time now. +" And then fauci is saying maybe spring 2022 assuming we get enough people vaccinated and I'm not too hopeful on that especially considering many red states banned vaccine passports. I wanna leave but it's so hard too and everywhere else is getting extremely expensive. Overall I feel like things will never truly get back too normal, whenever I tell people I meet I'm going too edc in Florida this November I now get pushback on wheater its a smart idea or not. Right now oregon just reinstated their outdoor mask mandate and LA reinstated it for mass gatherings and I feel like we will never go back too normal. And sadly I live in one of the strictest parts of the country with covid (sf bay area). Right now oregon just reinstated their outdoor mask mandate and LA reinstated it for mass gatherings and I feel like we will never go back too normal. And sadly I live in one of the strictest parts of the country with covid (sf bay area).",And then fauci is saying maybe spring 2022 assuming we get enough people vaccinated and I'm not too hopeful on that especially considering many red states banned vaccine passports. +" They wouldn't listen. Since I don't leave the house much, I figured it would be okay to give up. I agreed to wait until FDA approval, then get it. While I wanted to get it and was eligible months ago, I wasn't allowed. They seemed so very genuinely worried that it would hurt me, and it was emotionally taxing to keep arguing against them. He tested negative four days ago, and hasn't been to work for unrelated reasons since then, but I'm still scared. But I just needed to say, somewhere, that this isn't entirely my fault. I'm not stupid, just... cowardly. And I'll be vaccinated soon. I just hope it isn't too late. And I keep ruminating over how, if I do get sick, people will think I deserve it since I'm not vaccinated. So, while I've finally got a vaccine appointment for 2 days from now, I'm worried it's too late. But I just needed to say, somewhere, that this isn't entirely my fault. I'm not stupid, just... cowardly.","They wouldn't listen. Since I don't leave the house much, I figured it would be okay to give up. I agreed to wait until FDA approval, then get it." +" I can get the virus, I can pass the virus, I can get sick...(I do realize the chances are lower, but they still exist) and by my government's regulations, I'm not required to get tested, because I'm vaccinated so I can unknowingly spread it if I'm asymptomatic. I can get the virus, I can pass the virus, I can get sick...(I do realize the chances are lower, but they still exist) and by my government's regulations, I'm not required to get tested, because I'm vaccinated so I can unknowingly spread it if I'm asymptomatic.","I can get the virus, I can pass the virus, I can get sick...(I do realize the chances are lower, but they still exist) and by my government's regulations, I'm not required to get tested, because I'm vaccinated so I can unknowingly spread it if I'm asymptomatic." +" Im mad at myself for not being as careful and for relying too heavily on the vaccine for protection. I dont know if Ill be able to just return to society after this. Im coming up on a week of isolation and I feel like I keep hitting a new rock bottom every day. I dont know if Ill be able to just return to society after this. Im mad at myself for not being as careful and for relying too heavily on the vaccine for protection. Fever, cough, congestion, fatigue, the whole gamut. Im coming up on a week of isolation and I feel like I keep hitting a new rock bottom every day. Im grateful that its clearly working because Im not hospitalized, but more and more people I know are having breakthrough cases and its getting to me.",Im mad at myself for not being as careful and for relying too heavily on the vaccine for protection. +" Worried I could have passed it on to someone, feel bad about deceiving everyone. Weve only been around 2 people unvaccinated, all the rest have been vaccinated, but my youngest has been going to daycare still. I feel like a bad person! Weve taken the pandemic seriously. We all wear masks, were vaccinated. We (my husband, myself and two kids) started developing symptoms 10 days ago. I just feel horrible. Worried I could have passed it on to someone, feel bad about deceiving everyone. And at this point, were 10 days past first symptom and all our symptoms are gone or improved.","Worried I could have passed it on to someone, feel bad about deceiving everyone." +" He obviously had his surgical mask on and I was double masked, I cant help but worry that I just caught Covid when I probably didnt have it in the first place. My anxiety prompted me to get tested for a runny nose, although I am double vaccinated and tested negative on Monday, I thought hey, another test wont hurt. While at the testing centre, a person in my vicinity was coughing quite harshly. He obviously had his surgical mask on and I was double masked, I cant help but worry that I just caught Covid when I probably didnt have it in the first place.","He obviously had his surgical mask on and I was double masked, I cant help but worry that I just caught Covid when I probably didnt have it in the first place." + Didnt appreciate being triggered by three mentions of pandemic in a review article of a completely unrelated tv show. Or at the very least censor the words and phrases that set my blood alight? Didnt appreciate being triggered by three mentions of pandemic in a review article of a completely unrelated tv show. Is there a browser extension or something that can remove all traces of this from my sight? Or at the very least censor the words and phrases that set my blood alight?,Didnt appreciate being triggered by three mentions of pandemic in a review article of a completely unrelated tv show. + We can/will go higher! Today we are at 73%+ of 18+ w/ at least 1 dose.,We can/will go higher! +" Back in June me and my friend were in the icu (not covid) at the same time and we had to have conversations about what happened if he died (thankfully hes fine now but that was awful) Now the school my sister works at, 1/4th of it is infected with covid and she is unvaccinated and Im extremely worried. Back in June me and my friend were in the icu (not covid) at the same time and we had to have conversations about what happened if he died (thankfully hes fine now but that was awful) Now the school my sister works at, 1/4th of it is infected with covid and she is unvaccinated and Im extremely worried. Back in June me and my friend were in the icu (not covid) at the same time and we had to have conversations about what happened if he died (thankfully hes fine now but that was awful) Now the school my sister works at, 1/4th of it is infected with covid and she is unvaccinated and Im extremely worried.","Back in June me and my friend were in the icu (not covid) at the same time and we had to have conversations about what happened if he died (thankfully hes fine now but that was awful) Now the school my sister works at, 1/4th of it is infected with covid and she is unvaccinated and Im extremely worried." +" RUINED BECAUSE A GROUP OF PEOPLE JUST COULDNT BE ASSED TO WEAR A MASK OR USE COMMON SENSE. RUINED BECAUSE PEOPLE JUST COULDN'T LISTEN! i'm so tired and i feel like im running out of things to live for im always in quarantine, always getting sick on and off, testing testing testing, avoiding people 24-7, crying and waiting and it's STILL NOWHERE CLOSE TO GETTING BETTER! i had a trip planned to see my only friend overseas, i had my ticket and everything packed and it's RUINED. i have no vacation even after wfh for 80 hours per week, i have NOTHING LEFT TO LOOK FORWARD TO -- i don't WANT to wait another 2 years, i don't WANT any more of this i'm tired, i'm out of love, i'm out of hope and i'm out of compassion ive spent nearly 2 years weathering the storm and doing my part for everyone else and it's just.. over.",RUINED BECAUSE A GROUP OF PEOPLE JUST COULDNT BE ASSED TO WEAR A MASK OR USE COMMON SENSE. +" Between reports of breakthrough cases and long Covid, I am feeling just as vulnerable as before getting my shots. I don't know what to do about it either, but it is making my day-to-day miserable. I received my vaccination back in April and at the time I felt like I could finally start taking some steps back toward normalcy. Between reports of breakthrough cases and long Covid, I am feeling just as vulnerable as before getting my shots.","Between reports of breakthrough cases and long Covid, I am feeling just as vulnerable as before getting my shots." +" He did get tested and it turned out positive, which means that I have most likely caught it as well. Yesterday I was with a friend and he was coughing quite a bit so I told him to get tested. He did get tested and it turned out positive, which means that I have most likely caught it as well. Another important point, ironically the evening before the contact I had gotten my first shot of vaccine.","He did get tested and it turned out positive, which means that I have most likely caught it as well." + I have already told the master tenant in writing that the party should be postponed and I explained my concerns in-deph. What can I do to stop this event from happening? I dont feel this is safe given how likely it is that multiple inhabitants may have covid (so far only one confirmed). What more can I do to keep people safe? I dont feel this is safe given how likely it is that multiple inhabitants may have covid (so far only one confirmed). I have already told the master tenant in writing that the party should be postponed and I explained my concerns in-deph.,I have already told the master tenant in writing that the party should be postponed and I explained my concerns in-deph. +" PR has been linked to COVID in studies, but of course there's no way to know as it's a pretty common rash. Anyway, I'm afraid that maybe my immune system got overstimulated by the vaccine and even though I know that I should get the 3rd shot, I'm honestly scared to and I've been holding off. I still have some small scars on my stomach that are barely noticeable but it's a reminder. Anyway, I'm afraid that maybe my immune system got overstimulated by the vaccine and even though I know that I should get the 3rd shot, I'm honestly scared to and I've been holding off.","PR has been linked to COVID in studies, but of course there's no way to know as it's a pretty common rash." + It was just sniffling which could be allergies but i was PANICKING. We just were in the same room. I am vaccinated. What is the likelyhood of a exposure? or sure i just not worry about it? like people sniffle? (i work in a cubicle) and 10 mins later i started hearing the woman sniffle. Immediately i started panicking. I thought it would be a one or two times but she kept going. At this time i switched from surgical mask to my KN95. she clearly doesnt have manners cuz she kept burping so maybe she is just one of those people who clean their nose a lot. im freaking out,It was just sniffling which could be allergies but i was PANICKING. +" Whether its power thing or a stupittity thing I have no idea, either way I just know we will have another lockdown if we get past that certain number of cases, and it looks like were headed that way. I just cant shake off the feeling their going to be another cycle of lockdowns and shut downs where I am (Canada). I just cant shake off the feeling their going to be another cycle of lockdowns and shut downs where I am (Canada).","Whether its power thing or a stupittity thing I have no idea, either way I just know we will have another lockdown if we get past that certain number of cases, and it looks like were headed that way." +" My sister has been wanting to get her covid shots these past few months, but my parents have been hesitant about the vaccine and are being stubborn and won't take her to get them. She has heart problems and a weaker immune system so I have been very worried for her. My sister is now 17, so she has about another year until she is 18 and can get vaccinated without parental consent from what I understand. She has heart problems and a weaker immune system so I have been very worried for her. My sister is now 17, so she has about another year until she is 18 and can get vaccinated without parental consent from what I understand.","My sister has been wanting to get her covid shots these past few months, but my parents have been hesitant about the vaccine and are being stubborn and won't take her to get them." +" I know I can get a proof of recovery from a doctor or public health official, but Im not really sure how simple that would be for an American in the UK? Now Im finishing my isolation at my hotel, but Im not sure how Im going to fly home. Im supposed to fly a few days after my 10 day isolation ends, and a negative test in that timeframe just doesnt seem possible from what I hear/read.","I know I can get a proof of recovery from a doctor or public health official, but Im not really sure how simple that would be for an American in the UK?" +" However, last night at the end of the date, he wanted to kiss, and while I said no due to having to social distance, it prompted me to think...what would the future of us dating look like? However, last night at the end of the date, he wanted to kiss, and while I said no due to having to social distance, it prompted me to think...what would the future of us dating look like?","However, last night at the end of the date, he wanted to kiss, and while I said no due to having to social distance, it prompted me to think...what would the future of us dating look like?" +" I'm feeling apprehensive about whether my boyfriend and I should proceed with our trip to Florida, even though we're both vaccinated and aren't immunocompromised or living with high-risk individuals, because the Delta variant is causing COVID cases to increase. Obviously it's hard to predict the situation in a few months but it looks pretty bad in Florida now. Would avoiding indoor dining, bars, etc. be enough or would it be better to pick another travel destination? Thanks!","I'm feeling apprehensive about whether my boyfriend and I should proceed with our trip to Florida, even though we're both vaccinated and aren't immunocompromised or living with high-risk individuals, because the Delta variant is causing COVID cases to increase." +" More vaccinated people means more breakthrough cases, so hearing that a state like Oregon or Massachusetts is experiencing more breakthrough cases shouldn't concern anyone or leave people thinking that the vaccine is ineffective. Regardless, I've been dealing with some symptoms of COVID-19, mainly a sore throat, diarrhea, and arguably a fever, as my forehead is slightly warmer than usual. I personally am not very concerned about breakthrough cases, at least on a large scale. Regardless, I've been dealing with some symptoms of COVID-19, mainly a sore throat, diarrhea, and arguably a fever, as my forehead is slightly warmer than usual. Should I get tested for COVID-19 or no?","More vaccinated people means more breakthrough cases, so hearing that a state like Oregon or Massachusetts is experiencing more breakthrough cases shouldn't concern anyone or leave people thinking that the vaccine is ineffective." +" They dont realize the delta variant is literally COVID on a racehorse that just swallowed trenbolone. My grandparents who live in the Bible Belt Kansas dont want the shot, they are 85 and I would assume will die if they catch it. By that I mean to say it is 3x more contagious than the original. Not to mention my whole family is very religious but Im atheist and a science lover. What about your family? My aunt wont get the shot either, and I think my sister wont either! They dont realize the delta variant is literally COVID on a racehorse that just swallowed trenbolone.",They dont realize the delta variant is literally COVID on a racehorse that just swallowed trenbolone. +" My grandparents refused to get vaccinated thanks to rampant misinformation. Its a waiting game now. My grandparents refused to get vaccinated thanks to rampant misinformation. My grandmother caught covid from her vaccinated sister, who had a breakthrough infection. My grandfather has it too. I didnt get much from Google - does anyone have information on how effective monoclonal antibody treatment is for older people around age 75-85? Theyre otherwise healthy and in good shape.",My grandparents refused to get vaccinated thanks to rampant misinformation. +" I was vaccinated with in March so by the time October rolls around the efficacy will be wearing off. My husbands friend, fiancee, and close family are vaccinated but obviously this will be a big event and I dont want to cause a superspreader. I have to fly to a work conference in Denver this October: hundreds of participants, you have to be vaccinated or have a negative COVID test and there will eating/drinking (I am in the food industry) so I cant just keep my mask on the whole time. My husbands friend, fiancee, and close family are vaccinated but obviously this will be a big event and I dont want to cause a superspreader. Should I stay home from the wedding?",I was vaccinated with in March so by the time October rolls around the efficacy will be wearing off. +" Its beyond frustrating and I dont know if I should try, again, to tell him I want him to get vaccinated. Im afraid that hell catch covid, die (God my chest got tight typing that out) and that Ill always feel like I could have done more to try to convince him. I tried to talk with him about this back in February, and it got **bad**. The convo (well, more like argument) ended with both of us crying. Its beyond frustrating and I dont know if I should try, again, to tell him I want him to get vaccinated. Hes just hell-bent on believing that the vaccine is terrible and killing more people than covid is (yes. He said this to me the other day.). Im afraid that hell catch covid, die (God my chest got tight typing that out) and that Ill always feel like I could have done more to try to convince him. I know its ultimately his choice, and I can only control what *I* do, but I still worry.","Its beyond frustrating and I dont know if I should try, again, to tell him I want him to get vaccinated." + I could be positive because of being in contact with a positive case and I'm currently isolating until Sept 1 as required/will be tested. I could be positive because of being in contact with a positive case and I'm currently isolating until Sept 1 as required/will be tested. Just want to know my odds in case I am positive.,I could be positive because of being in contact with a positive case and I'm currently isolating until Sept 1 as required/will be tested. +" I'm just wondering, is it safe for me to walk through that room? My brother suspects he has Covid, he has been feverish for a few days and says he lost his sense of taste and smell this morning.","I'm just wondering, is it safe for me to walk through that room?" + Anyone else like drained from seeing the violent parents? Why are the idiots pulling their children out of schools for home schools because of a piece of cloths should be mandated on their faces? Why are the idiots pulling their children out of schools for home schools because of a piece of cloths should be mandated on their faces?,Anyone else like drained from seeing the violent parents? +" I don't want to spend hours inside a relatively small room with Person-X now because it's not safe enough. Especially as Person-X claimed the vaccine was not available. How do I express concerns, and say that I don't want to show up anymore? We have a group chat I can use. Person-X claimed that the vaccine was only available when they were away from home for a week as an excuse. But that is wrong, it's easy to get a vaccine where we live. I already have 2 doses. I don't want to spend hours inside a relatively small room with Person-X now because it's not safe enough. I currently value having good health a lot. It's just not worth it to me.",I don't want to spend hours inside a relatively small room with Person-X now because it's not safe enough. +" Ive disinfected most of anything that would be touched, and Ive also turned on the ceiling fan, AC, and cracked the windows open (I said I would cover the electric bill). Does anyone have testimonies of similar situations where you had to live with someone who got COVID? Did you end up getting sick? What did you do? Let me know, and thanks for the help!","Ive disinfected most of anything that would be touched, and Ive also turned on the ceiling fan, AC, and cracked the windows open (I said I would cover the electric bill)." +" I've heard of people having this for months. I had no taste/smell for a few days and then yesterday, it turned into certain things tasting rancid (it's the worst with coffee).",I've heard of people having this for months. +" It's great to see headlines from NHS/GOV.UK read ""First monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 approved for use in the UK"" Aug 20th. Is that only for high risk groups though? Is there any treatment available to regular people once they discover they're positive to keep them out of hospital? It's great to see headlines from NHS/GOV.UK read ""First monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 approved for use in the UK"" Aug 20th. I realize most positive cases don't require hospitalization, but just curious as to the treatment options available to keep one safe (besides vaccines)","It's great to see headlines from NHS/GOV.UK read ""First monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 approved for use in the UK"" Aug 20th." +" From what I can gather, my exposure seems relatively low because even if my girlfriend's risk is high, I saw her around 24 hours after her exposure. I'm only concerned about spreading it to my family. From what I can gather, my exposure seems relatively low because even if my girlfriend's risk is high, I saw her around 24 hours after her exposure. I'm only concerned about spreading it to my family. But what do y'all think?","From what I can gather, my exposure seems relatively low because even if my girlfriend's risk is high, I saw her around 24 hours after her exposure." +" I had lunch with a friend yesterday and I think it would devastate me if I got her sick. I start googling and panicking over and over. I thought I was doing well with my COVID anxiety but between these events I attended and people in my office testing positive, I went back to square one for a bit. But I just started crying at this point. I'm vaccinated. I've been doing my best to keep safe. I had lunch with a friend yesterday and I think it would devastate me if I got her sick. I feel so exhausted now. I thought I was doing well with my COVID anxiety but between these events I attended and people in my office testing positive, I went back to square one for a bit.",I had lunch with a friend yesterday and I think it would devastate me if I got her sick. +" Even as a vaccinated, I AM a bit scared. I am supposed to be giving a panel tomorrow in AC for PuchiCon at the Showboat Hotel. Some people are masking but some are not. That makes me apprehensive considering the con. I hope the staff are mindful. I have not stepped into such territory for the last year and a half. Even as a vaccinated, I AM a bit scared.","Even as a vaccinated, I AM a bit scared." +" But I think my anxiety is driving me up the wall. I got a negative PCR test, heard it could be a false negative and that's all it took.",But I think my anxiety is driving me up the wall. + I want to know what is the best test to get to test. Basically I live in a state that has a lot of Covid spread. I am a student teacher and have been in contact with many students with Covid. I want to know what is the best test to get to test.,I want to know what is the best test to get to test. +" Scared about this because I read an article on the BBC that said it probably drops off after 28 days but I go to school and it will be more than 28 days before I get my next one Here is the article: [[url] Also in this article a professor says that vaccines just make you less likely to be severely effected by the disease not to stop you from spreading it but this confused me as NHS website said the opposite. >One is, you're not going to be fully protected. And another is there is no evidence as yet that having had the vaccine will stop you getting the virus and passing it on."" > >Dunn-Walters explains that the efficacy of the vaccines were largely assessed by looking at whether they prevented people from developing symptoms not if they stopped them being infected with the virus.",Scared about this because I read an article on the BBC that said it probably drops off after 28 days but I go to school and it will be more than 28 days before I get my next one Here is the article: [[url] Also in this article a professor says that vaccines just make you less likely to be severely effected by the disease not to stop you from spreading it but this confused me as NHS website said the opposite. +" If things are bad even in highly vaccinated countries because of waning, it seems guaranteed that even something close 2019 levels of normalcy isn't attainable. I just can't feel it, things mentally speaking for me have gotten worse this year compared to last. If things are bad even in highly vaccinated countries because of waning, it seems guaranteed that even something close 2019 levels of normalcy isn't attainable. I just can't feel it, things mentally speaking for me have gotten worse this year compared to last.","If things are bad even in highly vaccinated countries because of waning, it seems guaranteed that even something close 2019 levels of normalcy isn't attainable." +" Hi, Now that since FDA approve vaccine and I've heard that for those of the people that refused to get vaccinated are interested getting vaccinated this time. So, does this mean that since the FDA approved Vaccine and coming soon, will make the people refused to get vaccinated now to get vaccinated this time? Hi, Now that since FDA approve vaccine and I've heard that for those of the people that refused to get vaccinated are interested getting vaccinated this time. So, does this mean that since the FDA approved Vaccine and coming soon, will make the people refused to get vaccinated now to get vaccinated this time?","Hi, Now that since FDA approve vaccine and I've heard that for those of the people that refused to get vaccinated are interested getting vaccinated this time. So, does this mean that since the FDA approved Vaccine and coming soon, will make the people refused to get vaccinated now to get vaccinated this time?" +" To me this professor is coming off as insensitive and uncaring, and rather tone deaf regarding the pandemic. I am terrified of going into a testing center during the fall and winter just to take a test. So one of my professors is adamant that all students complete exams at proctored testing centers. I called my local community college and they arent offering proctored tests this year due to the pandemic.","To me this professor is coming off as insensitive and uncaring, and rather tone deaf regarding the pandemic." +" I work in healthcare (pharmacy tech) but without a positive test I can't miss work to quarantine and I'm concerned about spreading it unknowingly. Well he's finally recovering thank goodness, but suddenly I've started to have symptoms. I've taken 4 tests within the past 5 days and all say negative. Well he's finally recovering thank goodness, but suddenly I've started to have symptoms.",I work in healthcare (pharmacy tech) but without a positive test I can't miss work to quarantine and I'm concerned about spreading it unknowingly. + I'm kind of really freaking out and regretting my decision. So very close friends that I won't see for a years time are covid positive but not symptomatic at all. I wanted to see them before they left for the year. I'm kind of really freaking out and regretting my decision. I usually go no where but couldn't stand the thought if what If I don't say goodbye before they leave and not see them again. How worried should I be?,I'm kind of really freaking out and regretting my decision. +" Im fortunate enough to live in a state thats currently over 60% vaxed, but the places like my work or the theme parks wont just leave the ignorant behind already, unless the cdc removes this damn recommendation again.which no one has clearly stated the criteria for. That, or a full blown uprising by the vaxed to get our lives back. Im fortunate enough to live in a state thats currently over 60% vaxed, but the places like my work or the theme parks wont just leave the ignorant behind already, unless the cdc removes this damn recommendation again.which no one has clearly stated the criteria for. That, or a full blown uprising by the vaxed to get our lives back. This has been a never ending nightmare with lies of hope, if anyone has some true hope for me, Im in great need of it.","Im fortunate enough to live in a state thats currently over 60% vaxed, but the places like my work or the theme parks wont just leave the ignorant behind already, unless the cdc removes this damn recommendation again.which no one has clearly stated the criteria for." +" Even more so that I'm 32m, autistic, and still live with my mother, who is *incredibly* overbearing to me and had been for my entire life, and therefore overreacts to every little thing I say or do in the house, including the possibility of spreading germs. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, I became *incredibly* germaphobic. Even more so that I'm 32m, autistic, and still live with my mother, who is *incredibly* overbearing to me and had been for my entire life, and therefore overreacts to every little thing I say or do in the house, including the possibility of spreading germs. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, I became *incredibly* germaphobic. And as of right now, even after almost five-to-six months after getting vaccinated, and going to get my third booster shot once it's available, I'm *still* afraid of practically every other germ that I could catch and spread all over my house.","Even more so that I'm 32m, autistic, and still live with my mother, who is *incredibly* overbearing to me and had been for my entire life, and therefore overreacts to every little thing I say or do in the house, including the possibility of spreading germs." +" So Im afraid of us once again not thinking about it too much for now only to find out in a few months that its serious On a related note, theres also been [rnews of a B.1.621 variant]([url] as well as [news of a B.1.621 variant]([url] as well as [news of Delta mutating rapidly]([url] Like C.1.2, Im afraid B.1.621 and potential variants from Deltas rapid mutation all lead to variants that we are told not to worry about for now, only for it to blow up in a few months and set us back again. Not sure if its just a sensationalist headline, but the fact that its the most mutated just really seems really alarming to me. [url] Read something about a variant called C.1.2 from South Africa this morning and it says that its the most mutated variant yet. Not sure if its just a sensationalist headline, but the fact that its the most mutated just really seems really alarming to me. I really hope this doesnt turn out to be like a Delta on steroids As of right now, what do we know about this variant, and how worried should we be? So Im afraid of us once again not thinking about it too much for now only to find out in a few months that its serious On a related note, theres also been [rnews of a B.1.621 variant]([url] as well as [news of a B.1.621 variant]([url] as well as [news of Delta mutating rapidly]([url] Like C.1.2, Im afraid B.1.621 and potential variants from Deltas rapid mutation all lead to variants that we are told not to worry about for now, only for it to blow up in a few months and set us back again.","So Im afraid of us once again not thinking about it too much for now only to find out in a few months that its serious On a related note, theres also been [rnews of a B.1.621 variant]([url] as well as [news of a B.1.621 variant]([url] as well as [news of Delta mutating rapidly]([url] Like C.1.2, Im afraid B.1.621 and potential variants from Deltas rapid mutation all lead to variants that we are told not to worry about for now, only for it to blow up in a few months and set us back again." +" When I found out they both had it, I decided to stay in my room, upstairs, because I was in a position to do so and I really didn't want to take any risks. I went downstairs earlier, masked, because I realize it has been over 10 days and they're both clearly improving though my dad is still coughing quite a bit and lethargic. I'm fully vaccinated but the risk was still there so I have been doing everything in my power to avoid contact. I really just want to eat a hot, normal, meal.","When I found out they both had it, I decided to stay in my room, upstairs, because I was in a position to do so and I really didn't want to take any risks." + I heard that boosters are likely to be given to older people in January '22 that means after Christmas. I know it's still a long time till Christmas but my concern now is I won't see my grandmother this New Year's Eve another year.,I heard that boosters are likely to be given to older people in January '22 that means after Christmas. +" Be kind, getting vaccinated was difficult for me and waiting to get the second dose which tends to cause more symptoms and potential for serious side effects to appear is nerveracking Be kind, getting vaccinated was difficult for me and waiting to get the second dose which tends to cause more symptoms and potential for serious side effects to appear is nerveracking I reached my 21 days a few days ago and Im wondering two things: Is there any evidence of better protection if I wait a little longer to get my second dose? AND Is there any evidence that says mixing doses is more effective then two of the same vaccine? I would prefer to get my second shot as because (despite what people may say) Ive seen more people have more side effects with the and I really dont want to deal with that HOWEVER if its better protection for me to mix I will. (Im in Canada weve been doing that here for a while and a few of my family and friends have had mixed doses) Id appreciate if you can provide proof if youve seen any.","Be kind, getting vaccinated was difficult for me and waiting to get the second dose which tends to cause more symptoms and potential for serious side effects to appear is nerveracking" +" Which makes me feel like he might try to attend regardless. The fact that it's a breakthrough infection is making me feel a little overly cautious about wanting to attend. He's feeling better, but would like to still attend a trip we leave for this week, which would mark exactly 10 days he's been in isolation since showing symptoms but would be 7 days after he's tested positive. Is that timeframe too tight, and am I overthinking about not attending the trip? Which makes me feel like he might try to attend regardless. The fact that it's a breakthrough infection is making me feel a little overly cautious about wanting to attend.",Which makes me feel like he might try to attend regardless. +" Which has me a bit worried (My family and importantly my grandparents who were there are fully vaccinated) yet I am still worried, especially for my brother. Wondering if I should reach out to my brother to let him know that it is not his fault or if I should just let him be and keep communication restricted to my parents until he feels better (He has light symptoms for now). I live in another city and traveled home last night (wearing a mask and keeping my distance to other people) but I am still worried about having spread the virus as I took a train home. He had his confirmation yesterday and I as well as other family members were present. Which has me a bit worried (My family and importantly my grandparents who were there are fully vaccinated) yet I am still worried, especially for my brother. I am worried he will feel like this is his fault.","Which has me a bit worried (My family and importantly my grandparents who were there are fully vaccinated) yet I am still worried, especially for my brother." + At some points we were literally the only people at the tables and stuck out like sore thumbs. However one woman kept making comments like I cant hear anything youre saying with that fabric on your face and nice to SORT OF see you.,At some points we were literally the only people at the tables and stuck out like sore thumbs. +" I was vaccinated in April with J&J. I took ibuprofen to lessen the symptoms but then remembered that ibuprofen was not recommended if you potentially have covid. Did I fuck up? I'm a little panicky right now because I just got back from a trip and I've developed symptoms (chills, aches). I do plan on getting a covid test hopefully tomorrow when appointments are open. I do plan on getting a covid test hopefully tomorrow when appointments are open. I'm a little panicky right now because I just got back from a trip and I've developed symptoms (chills, aches).",I was vaccinated in April with J&J. I took ibuprofen to lessen the symptoms but then remembered that ibuprofen was not recommended if you potentially have covid. Did I fuck up? +" So while the last 16 months have um, kept me on my toes, I find myself more and more daydreaming about what my job might be like post-pandemic. What is this job like during ""normal"" times?","So while the last 16 months have um, kept me on my toes, I find myself more and more daydreaming about what my job might be like post-pandemic." +" I am also still hopeful that vaccinated folks spread less. I would toss that statement in with fear of the unknowns about the vaccine. Stats prove the vaccine works period. So as a previous vaccine hesitant person, for many reasons...and I I want to be totally honest with you guys and share my experience. Stats prove the vaccine works period.",I am also still hopeful that vaccinated folks spread less. +" this has really freaked me out about working during the pandemic i cant commit to applying anywhere because im terrified ill get covid or worse bring it to my family. this has really freaked me out about working during the pandemic i cant commit to applying anywhere because im terrified ill get covid or worse bring it to my family. how do you all stay safe at work? should i choose a job that looks safe and sacrifice pay/happiness, or is it okay to work wherever now that im vaccinated despite delta? what have you done when theres covid in your home or at your workplace? this has really freaked me out about working during the pandemic i cant commit to applying anywhere because im terrified ill get covid or worse bring it to my family. i apologize for the stress woven through this message but being in such close proximity every day to a confirmed covid case is really clouding my judgment. thanks in advance x jon",this has really freaked me out about working during the pandemic i cant commit to applying anywhere because im terrified ill get covid or worse bring it to my family. +" We've been hearing crap like this from anti-vaxxers all along, but it hits differently when it's coming directly from someone you know, and someone you're related to on top of that. How can we ever return to normal when there are so many people who believe these kinds of things, and refuse to listen to facts/reasoning/arguments/anything? I guess I mostly just needed to rant, but it's also extremely upsetting to hear things like this. How can we ever return to normal when there are so many people who believe these kinds of things, and refuse to listen to facts/reasoning/arguments/anything? My uncle's responses included the following: -I'm not going to the wedding -That is an insane thing to request -I'm sorry you have been brainwashed -vaccinated people spread the virus more than unvaccinated people -the vaccines infect you with the virus and make you a carrier Mind you that my aunt and her husband are also both healthcare professionals. We've been hearing crap like this from anti-vaxxers all along, but it hits differently when it's coming directly from someone you know, and someone you're related to on top of that.","We've been hearing crap like this from anti-vaxxers all along, but it hits differently when it's coming directly from someone you know, and someone you're related to on top of that." + But now Im getting lectured by my sister she called me and went off (at 8:30 in the morning) that I unnecessarily exposed myself to covid and Im probably gonna get sick now and its stupid. But now Im getting lectured by my sister she called me and went off (at 8:30 in the morning) that I unnecessarily exposed myself to covid and Im probably gonna get sick now and its stupid. It turned out to be bronchitis which yes thankfully is not serious.,But now Im getting lectured by my sister she called me and went off (at 8:30 in the morning) that I unnecessarily exposed myself to covid and Im probably gonna get sick now and its stupid. + The few that I found charge insane amounts like 150 a session which I could never afford. And I'm not very hopeful that office jobs and in person therapy will be a thing after the delta variant Right now I'm starting too fear that both office work and therapy are gonna be online forever. Right now I've been trying too find a therapist for months and I've had close too 0 luck. And when companies tried getting people too go back too the office before delta a lot of people got pretty upset and if they threatened too cut pay most people said they would rather make less money than work in an office. And I just feel like high paying office jobs are gonna be online forever because most people don't like going too the office it seems.,The few that I found charge insane amounts like 150 a session which I could never afford. +" I tested negative on a PCR over a week ago, but my anxiety wouldn't let it go. But I still feel like I'm short of breath even though my pulse oximeter tells me my vitals are perfectly fine. I tested negative on a PCR over a week ago, but my anxiety wouldn't let it go.","I tested negative on a PCR over a week ago, but my anxiety wouldn't let it go." +" If anything, this should be seen as a success. > >As of August 30th Duke reported 98% of students and 92% of employees are fully vaccinated. Remember what these vaccines were designed to do. If anything, this should be seen as a success.","If anything, this should be seen as a success." +" Im fully vaccinated; I shouldnt have to live as though Im not fully vaccinated at this point. The vaccine passport in BC should have been extended to retail stores and places of worship; the numb nuts (including several family members of mine; one of them is a registered nurse who told her parents, my dads sister and husband, some quack information, and my aunt and uncle didnt get their Covid vaccine doses, even though they are in their late 70s;) are just going to spread the virus in those places. The vaccine passport in BC should have been extended to retail stores and places of worship; the numb nuts (including several family members of mine; one of them is a registered nurse who told her parents, my dads sister and husband, some quack information, and my aunt and uncle didnt get their Covid vaccine doses, even though they are in their late 70s;) are just going to spread the virus in those places. Im fully vaccinated; I shouldnt have to live as though Im not fully vaccinated at this point.",Im fully vaccinated; I shouldnt have to live as though Im not fully vaccinated at this point. +" My lungs cant handle COVId due to the treatments I received and at the same time Im not sure I can handle more of what I experienced after first dose. I havent taken the second dose, and I dont know if I should take it due to the side effects I experienced. In June, I received first dose of pfizer vaccine. Side effects were TERRIBLE. I havent taken the second dose, and I dont know if I should take it due to the side effects I experienced. My lungs cant handle COVId due to the treatments I received and at the same time Im not sure I can handle more of what I experienced after first dose. I guess Im looking for some support or anyone who had to face a similar decision. Thanks.",My lungs cant handle COVId due to the treatments I received and at the same time Im not sure I can handle more of what I experienced after first dose. +" (Also, I live in a college town and my school is requiring all students to get tested at the beginning of the semester, which I think is a nice safety precaution and I'm also very excited to see the data results from this.) (Also, I live in a college town and my school is requiring all students to get tested at the beginning of the semester, which I think is a nice safety precaution and I'm also very excited to see the data results from this.)","(Also, I live in a college town and my school is requiring all students to get tested at the beginning of the semester, which I think is a nice safety precaution and I'm also very excited to see the data results from this.)" +" How do you break through the brainwash barrier and start talking sense to people? I tried to put things in context, explain and provide OLD resources pre-pandemic to sway his mind but he isnt being receptive. I prodded and he said he doesnt believe the vaccine is safe.",How do you break through the brainwash barrier and start talking sense to people? +" Hello all, I saw someone on Twitter say that they're scared of being a ""breakthrough case"" even though they're fully vaccinated and in particular, what was scaring them was the fact that they could experience the symptom of loss of smell/taste. I'm from Australia and sadly, our vaccine rollout has been a mess so a lot of us are only just vaccinated, so we don't really know what's in store of us. I want to emphasise that I fully believe vaccinations are the way out and I know that breakthrough infections are rare. However, that particular point has scared me a bit. Is this true? Hello all, I saw someone on Twitter say that they're scared of being a ""breakthrough case"" even though they're fully vaccinated and in particular, what was scaring them was the fact that they could experience the symptom of loss of smell/taste. I'm from Australia and sadly, our vaccine rollout has been a mess so a lot of us are only just vaccinated, so we don't really know what's in store of us. And I'm a bit worried myself.","Hello all, I saw someone on Twitter say that they're scared of being a ""breakthrough case"" even though they're fully vaccinated and in particular, what was scaring them was the fact that they could experience the symptom of loss of smell/taste." +" It's so liberating and it feels so good, and I feel like Delta is so contagious that normal surgical masks probably wouldn't prevent infection anyway even if we were all 100% diligent. I don't panic if my one! mask isn't so snug my face hurts. I took off my mask indoors! to eat lunch with everyone. But after a year and a half of driving myself insane, I'm struggling with the guilt of relaxing. Is this normal? Am I a bad person or stupid for relaxing a bit? I guess I just need reassurance, please tell me this is okay (or that it's not and I need to be more (responsible). But after a year and a half of driving myself insane, I'm struggling with the guilt of relaxing. I feel like I'm being irresponsible. I've also started being more relaxed now that I'm vaccinated. I don't panic if my one! mask isn't so snug my face hurts. I took off my mask indoors! to eat lunch with everyone. It's so liberating and it feels so good, and I feel like Delta is so contagious that normal surgical masks probably wouldn't prevent infection anyway even if we were all 100% diligent.","It's so liberating and it feels so good, and I feel like Delta is so contagious that normal surgical masks probably wouldn't prevent infection anyway even if we were all 100% diligent." + I'm gonna get tested but I'm still so worried because I met my aunt (also vaccinated) yesterday even though we spent time outdoors. I'm gonna get tested but I'm still so worried because I met my aunt (also vaccinated) yesterday even though we spent time outdoors.,I'm gonna get tested but I'm still so worried because I met my aunt (also vaccinated) yesterday even though we spent time outdoors. +" Friday (5 days from Monday) seems like the optimal time to test but I'm afraid that the weekend, particularly the holiday weekend, will muck things up with either getting the sample there on time or just by delaying our results. My best guess is that the exposure happened on Monday but I can't get a date as the school won't provide more info other than ""someone in close contact with your child during a class or activity tested positive for covid"". I also have PCR saliva home tests provided by my state that you ship through UPS.","Friday (5 days from Monday) seems like the optimal time to test but I'm afraid that the weekend, particularly the holiday weekend, will muck things up with either getting the sample there on time or just by delaying our results." +" Hey everyone, My co-teacher, who Im with about 45 mins a day masks on and AC/door open, tested positive for covid yesterday. Should I get tested? Should I wait to get tested? Hey everyone, My co-teacher, who Im with about 45 mins a day masks on and AC/door open, tested positive for covid yesterday.","Hey everyone, My co-teacher, who Im with about 45 mins a day masks on and AC/door open, tested positive for covid yesterday." +" I wish she didnt walk outside and part of me is mad at her for it, but I know she just didnt think of that and I shouldnt be upset with her. Im just mortified he mustve gotten it somehow. She had refused to get vaccinated I am just scared for her and needed a place to talk about it. He was probably within 15-20 feet for like 15 seconds. She had refused to get vaccinated I am just scared for her and needed a place to talk about it.","I wish she didnt walk outside and part of me is mad at her for it, but I know she just didnt think of that and I shouldnt be upset with her." +" No matter what resources I give her all I get is ""vaccines are designed to kill people"" she legitimately believe that vaccines are created for the killing of people. My mother has just gone insane. No matter what resources I give her all I get is ""vaccines are designed to kill people"" she legitimately believe that vaccines are created for the killing of people.","No matter what resources I give her all I get is ""vaccines are designed to kill people"" she legitimately believe that vaccines are created for the killing of people." +" I really don't want to catch a virus that affects my breathing as it would trigger panic attacks for me. I have been exceptionally worried about getting covid as I live with 5 other people and have many types of anxiety including health anxiety. With all that being said, I know users on Reddit probably shouldn't recommend anything like this, but I am mostly hoping to find some anecdotes of people that have tried mixing and what their experience was like. I have been exceptionally worried about getting covid as I live with 5 other people and have many types of anxiety including health anxiety. Even some theories about mixing the different vaccines would help me feel better too. I'm at a point where I'm more worried about the outcome of catching covid without much help from the vaccine I got rather than what would happen if I got a different type of vaccine 6 months later.",I really don't want to catch a virus that affects my breathing as it would trigger panic attacks for me. +" And not only is that frustrating in its own as I was exposed to her indirectly and am now visiting my parents in my hometown and feel incredibly guilty for potentially putting them at risk, but her smug attitude is making me want to snap. My family never wants to meet her and I never want to see her again but my boyfriend is her only son and family and it is an incredibly difficult position to be in. I don't usually wish harm on anyone but my boyfriend's mom is unvaccinated and has spent the better part of the past 18 months downplaying Covid, sharing Q-anon and anti-vaxx posts on Facebook, and generally being overbearing and unstable. And not only is that frustrating in its own as I was exposed to her indirectly and am now visiting my parents in my hometown and feel incredibly guilty for potentially putting them at risk, but her smug attitude is making me want to snap. My family never wants to meet her and I never want to see her again but my boyfriend is her only son and family and it is an incredibly difficult position to be in. And not only is that frustrating in its own as I was exposed to her indirectly and am now visiting my parents in my hometown and feel incredibly guilty for potentially putting them at risk, but her smug attitude is making me want to snap. My family never wants to meet her and I never want to see her again but my boyfriend is her only son and family and it is an incredibly difficult position to be in.","And not only is that frustrating in its own as I was exposed to her indirectly and am now visiting my parents in my hometown and feel incredibly guilty for potentially putting them at risk, but her smug attitude is making me want to snap. My family never wants to meet her and I never want to see her again but my boyfriend is her only son and family and it is an incredibly difficult position to be in." + It's unfair that they got a normal life and I won't. I'm 99% sure I have Trauma and CPTSD from this. The past year and a half has destroyed me to the point were I don't know who I am anymore. Every time I talk to my dad he keeps telling me that things will only get worse and we have to learn to live like this forever. Meanwhile I get to watch my friends have a normal life and I don't.,It's unfair that they got a normal life and I won't. +" Other than that, WOO-HOO I'M FULLY VACCINATED! I couldn't sit still in classes and writing was so difficult because I had no strength in me. Wearing a mask made more heat build up around my face and head, causing more pressure. Anyways, moral of this - please rest and take the second vaccine on your days off just in case if you haven't yet, don't suffer like me. Other than that, WOO-HOO I'M FULLY VACCINATED!","Other than that, WOO-HOO I'M FULLY VACCINATED!" +" I can just feel myself getting unbelievably anxious when I think of the future. What if we can NEVER live out our dream of overseas travel, holding our wonderful grandkids again, etc etc. Apart from some lighter interludes- like my wife telling me its like living with a different person after I decided to shave off my beard and moustache- in a fit of WTF- I truly have learned the significance of living one day at a time. I can just feel myself getting unbelievably anxious when I think of the future. What if covid and the lockdowns NEVER end? What if- and I see nothing to refute it- the whole thing NEVER ends? What if we can NEVER live out our dream of overseas travel, holding our wonderful grandkids again, etc etc. We have a saying that acceptance is the key and I know thats right, but until and if I truly get to that place of acceptance, it feels like Im living in a twilight world, a seperate reality.",I can just feel myself getting unbelievably anxious when I think of the future. +" Hi, I don't think we'll never get that Delta Variant under control! I'll never hangout my friends, can't go to Disneyland, can't go to the movies, and can't see any musical theater or do a musical theater. Hi, I don't think we'll never get that Delta Variant under control! i wish to know when the pandemic ends, but I'm afraid I can't find the answer for it. Hi, I don't think we'll never get that Delta Variant under control! I'll never hangout my friends, can't go to Disneyland, can't go to the movies, and can't see any musical theater or do a musical theater. i wish to know when the pandemic ends, but I'm afraid I can't find the answer for it. I hope I get to talk to my psychiatrist this month.","Hi, I don't think we'll never get that Delta Variant under control!" + I'm vaccinated individual and I know it's a stupid question but should I call out of work because of this? He has no symptoms and sending his FedEx covid test tomorrow?,I'm vaccinated individual and I know it's a stupid question but should I call out of work because of this? +" If this variant goes wide, I dont think I can handle it emotionally. Ive been feeling really upbeat and hopeful this week, and now Im suddenly back in the dumps again. Apparently there is a new variant known as mu being found largely in Colombia and Ecuador, and scientists are concerned it can evade both naturally-acquired immunity from previous infections as well as vaccines.","If this variant goes wide, I dont think I can handle it emotionally." +" But career planning when you have no idea what jobs will remain standing when this is all over is tough too. Trying to do some career planning in case I have to go remote for another year when I cant take home my work. Trying to like hybrid work, trying to like in person work with all the fear and awkwardness, trying to like remote work and all of it sucks. Trying to do some career planning in case I have to go remote for another year when I cant take home my work.",But career planning when you have no idea what jobs will remain standing when this is all over is tough too. + i think everyone goes through like a second teen-angst phase maybe multiple nobody is the same person from 18 to 22 it's just apart of life but with all the pandemic restrictions and stuff i feel so held back and i can't just cosplay my wishes at home forever or live through social media it's kind of depressing does anyone else feel this way i think everyone goes through like a second teen-angst phase maybe multiple nobody is the same person from 18 to 22 it's just apart of life but with all the pandemic restrictions and stuff i feel so held back and i can't just cosplay my wishes at home forever or live through social media it's kind of depressing does anyone else feel this way,i think everyone goes through like a second teen-angst phase maybe multiple nobody is the same person from 18 to 22 it's just apart of life but with all the pandemic restrictions and stuff i feel so held back and i can't just cosplay my wishes at home forever or live through social media it's kind of depressing does anyone else feel this way +" The delta variant scares me and his parents are saying what's the difference when he goes out to work and is in varying households as opposed to us meeting with masks and keeping distance. I was pregnant at the time and obviously my whole family is scarred. My little one just turned one and now my inlaws(who have been rving it and traveling across country) want to see her. So, my grandfather died of COVID in March of 2020.",The delta variant scares me and his parents are saying what's the difference when he goes out to work and is in varying households as opposed to us meeting with masks and keeping distance. +" I have an anxiety disorder and asthsma, and I'm convinced I'm going to die. I have an anxiety disorder and asthsma, and I'm convinced I'm going to die. I have an anxiety disorder and asthsma, and I'm convinced I'm going to die.","I have an anxiety disorder and asthsma, and I'm convinced I'm going to die." +" I have a few risk factors, but none that really put me in the immunocompromised bin, especially under the new CDC definition. I did a antibody count (licensed under Labcorp) after 6 months of double doses. Is this (1246 units/milliliter of antibodies) a sufficient antibody count to prevent COVID? I have a few risk factors, but none that really put me in the immunocompromised bin, especially under the new CDC definition.","I have a few risk factors, but none that really put me in the immunocompromised bin, especially under the new CDC definition." +" also we agreed a while ago that if one of us gets sick they quarantine, so for them to just change their minds makes no sense and its driving me absolutely crazy. why do they not care about getting others sick? my dad wont quarantine and my mom doesnt think he needs to either because were all vaccinated and he isnt showing symptoms if he does have it. why do they not care about getting others sick? why? i dont understand? also they were so against trump for 4 years and upset at how he handled the virus so it doesnt make any sense at all how theyre now switching up when it comes to the virus. i truly wish there was a support group for people who have vaccinated parents that believe in the virus BUT dont take any precautions anymore when it comes to delta.","also we agreed a while ago that if one of us gets sick they quarantine, so for them to just change their minds makes no sense and its driving me absolutely crazy." +" I'm just gonna have to stay distanced for my whole 20's and beyond and all my plans are cancelled or a shell of what they once were? I get that it's supposed to be uplifting, but it just makes me feel worse.",I'm just gonna have to stay distanced for my whole 20's and beyond and all my plans are cancelled or a shell of what they once were? +" I just don't know how to plan my life from here, since restrictions, event cancellations, and distancing (masks too but those are less bothersome for me than the rest) seem here to stay, can anyone potentially help? I just don't know how to plan my life from here, since restrictions, event cancellations, and distancing (masks too but those are less bothersome for me than the rest) seem here to stay, can anyone potentially help? I just don't know how to plan my life from here, since restrictions, event cancellations, and distancing (masks too but those are less bothersome for me than the rest) seem here to stay, can anyone potentially help?","I just don't know how to plan my life from here, since restrictions, event cancellations, and distancing (masks too but those are less bothersome for me than the rest) seem here to stay, can anyone potentially help?" +" Hi, I just hope this pandemic ends in the new year, so hang out with my friends, go to the movies, go to Disneyland, go see a musical theatre, and do a simmer musical next year. I'm still working, but I miss my hobbies. Hi, I just hope this pandemic ends in the new year, so hang out with my friends, go to the movies, go to Disneyland, go see a musical theatre, and do a simmer musical next year. I also hope the variant will die down too. I'm still working, but I miss my hobbies.","Hi, I just hope this pandemic ends in the new year, so hang out with my friends, go to the movies, go to Disneyland, go see a musical theatre, and do a simmer musical next year." +" Hey everyone, I think I need to take a couple of days away from Reddit as a whole, and this particular sub Reddit in particular to get my head back on straight and to stop worrying so much. Hey everyone, I think I need to take a couple of days away from Reddit as a whole, and this particular sub Reddit in particular to get my head back on straight and to stop worrying so much. Youre gonna have to get those vaccine stats on your own for a couple of days.","Hey everyone, I think I need to take a couple of days away from Reddit as a whole, and this particular sub Reddit in particular to get my head back on straight and to stop worrying so much." +" i know i need to be strong but the anxiety (manifested by not breathing...) is sort of starting to creep up on me now that i don't have to organize anything for us, and am alone in my room. hello. requesting for prayers and well wishes, please. thank you. mom (62 with hypertension) and little sister (20s, clinically depressed) are breakthrough infections and they are under quarantine. thank you again.","i know i need to be strong but the anxiety (manifested by not breathing...) is sort of starting to creep up on me now that i don't have to organize anything for us, and am alone in my room." + Right now I still have brain fog where I can't think properly/imagine properly and I'm feeling extremely angry/depressed from having this interfere with my life. I'm curious as to whether anyone got similar side effects as I did when getting the second vaccine.,Right now I still have brain fog where I can't think properly/imagine properly and I'm feeling extremely angry/depressed from having this interfere with my life. +" OK I know I said I was taking a few days off, and Im not gonna be here during the weekend but this is just too good not to share! Big Friday just in: +1.40M doses reported administered over yesterday's total, including 550K newly vaccinated and 96K additional doses.","OK I know I said I was taking a few days off, and Im not gonna be here during the weekend but this is just too good not to share!" +" Anyway, I need to get a day 13 test on Monday to get out of quarantine and I'm so worried that I'm going to be positive. What are the chances of a day 5 negative test that turns out to be positive on day 13? 4 days later I got a call to say I was at the ED where there was a positive case, so I needed to get tested and quarantine for 14 days. I got a PCR test 5 days after exposure and it came back negative.","Anyway, I need to get a day 13 test on Monday to get out of quarantine and I'm so worried that I'm going to be positive. What are the chances of a day 5 negative test that turns out to be positive on day 13?" +" My friend tested 3 times negative rapid, and wont listen to me that it doesnt mean that we are out of the woods. Apparently her roommate (who lives on a different floor but they share a kitchen) was exposed to COVID but didnt tell anyone in their 7 person house. He tested negative on a rapid test but had symptoms, still didnt tell anyone he was exposed but my friend stayed away from him (idk how true this is; shes obsessed with hanging out with people)but still, he had symptoms and she still hung out with me who is immunocompromised. Was I technically exposed? Should I not get my 3rd vaccine tomorrow? Health care providers told her she can still go to work in child care (wtf?) am I wrong that this is all screwed up? Anyway, freaking out. Was I technically exposed? Should I not get my 3rd vaccine tomorrow?","My friend tested 3 times negative rapid, and wont listen to me that it doesnt mean that we are out of the woods." +" While it would be nice to socialize, I'm also worried about Covid, as one person having it there could obviously be detrimental to the entire group. While it would be nice to socialize, I'm also worried about Covid, as one person having it there could obviously be detrimental to the entire group.","While it would be nice to socialize, I'm also worried about Covid, as one person having it there could obviously be detrimental to the entire group." + But even then I dont feel like Ill be able to make any new friends. I dont even have the energy to write a long post so heres the gist of it: I have never felt so lonely or depressed before in my life. All the friends I had made are no longer my friends anymore. I never felt like I fit in from the beginning at my university.,But even then I dont feel like Ill be able to make any new friends. +" So I took it upon myself to try and get tested...only to see there's almost nowhere around me accepting appointments for tests. He swears it has to be covid because ""I know what a cold feels like and this is different"", yet refuses to go get tested. I'm going to have my dad do it but what happens if he comes up negative? I did it and it came back negative, which is a good sign.",So I took it upon myself to try and get tested...only to see there's almost nowhere around me accepting appointments for tests. +" Well I tested again today and the results are negative. YES, NEGATIVE. Well I tested again today and the results are negative.","Well I tested again today and the results are negative. YES, NEGATIVE." +" why do I care and still continue to lose out on valuable experiences? She didn't care that she might be spreading the virus around. She didn't care that she might be spreading the virus around. I had the people of Hawaii not wanting us in the back of my mind throughout the trip, and I still feel some guilt for going. I live with my parents and thought it would be smart to do a soft-quarantine away from them (i.e. generally stay in my room and wear a mask around them if i do have to interact).",why do I care and still continue to lose out on valuable experiences? +" I have seen a few posts now with a moderator giving terrible advice saying if you are fully vaccinated you dont have to be careful anymore and that you can not and will not pass on covid. My sister is very ill on meds that as made her have a compromised immune system, here doctors have told her even with her 2 jabs she has to be so careful around people as if she gets covid it will be bad. Get tested around 3-5 days after exposure and before getting a neg test wear a mask if you have to be around people you dont know their medical history or vaccination status. I have seen a few posts now with a moderator giving terrible advice saying if you are fully vaccinated you dont have to be careful anymore and that you can not and will not pass on covid. My sister is very ill on meds that as made her have a compromised immune system, here doctors have told her even with her 2 jabs she has to be so careful around people as if she gets covid it will be bad.",I have seen a few posts now with a moderator giving terrible advice saying if you are fully vaccinated you dont have to be careful anymore and that you can not and will not pass on covid. +" Hes a truck driver who doesnt believe in covid. My mom is terrified of it and has taken every damn caution ever. My dad is an idiot to put it nicely. My dad was just diagnosed with covid and my mom has yet to get the shot because she is terrified of it. My dad was just diagnosed with covid and my mom has yet to get the shot because she is terrified of it. She and i both trust medicine but are super scared of side effects and she is more scared than i. I got my vax hoping she would feel safe, but she does not.",Hes a truck driver who doesnt believe in covid. My mom is terrified of it and has taken every damn caution ever. +" Since Delta is very contagious, I'm wondering about the risk of getting the virus under these conditions. Occasionally I pass bikers, walkers, runners etc. usually solo or in small groups.","Since Delta is very contagious, I'm wondering about the risk of getting the virus under these conditions." +" As the family we have been asked to talk to him, however I am getting rather emotional and angry that he's refused. I just don't know what we can say to him that would help him understand his situation and that if he does refuse his chances of leaving the hospital are reduced without the treatment. As the family we have been asked to talk to him, however I am getting rather emotional and angry that he's refused. My dad who is someone who has been drawn into alot of the conspiracy stuff over the last few years, is in hospital and has been for a week. I just don't know what we can say to him that would help him understand his situation and that if he does refuse his chances of leaving the hospital are reduced without the treatment.","As the family we have been asked to talk to him, however I am getting rather emotional and angry that he's refused." +" I'm worried because she also is immunocompromised in addition to being in surgery recovery. &#x200B; Then there's my situation. I can't really effectively quarantine, and we're in a small space. I'm worried because she also is immunocompromised in addition to being in surgery recovery. I can't really effectively quarantine, and we're in a small space. I suppose I just have to hope I don't get it somehow.",I'm worried because she also is immunocompromised in addition to being in surgery recovery. +" His underlying health conditions placed him at higher risk for complications and I am sure that he was aware of this and yet, he did not get the vaccine. But he suffered so much over the last 34 days that I would not wish it on anyone. Trusting your immune system or thinking that you can get through it is foolish. If you have something to live for get vaccinated! Don't throw everything that you love away. My brother died last night, 34 days after becoming symptomatic and 23 days in the ICU. I am relieved, given the circumstances, that he died. But he suffered so much over the last 34 days that I would not wish it on anyone.","His underlying health conditions placed him at higher risk for complications and I am sure that he was aware of this and yet, he did not get the vaccine." + We currently dont have my 2 year old son in daycare due to children catching it. We arent so much worried for ourselves but were extremely Im worried about bringing it home to our son. We arent so much worried for ourselves but were extremely Im worried about bringing it home to our son.,We currently dont have my 2 year old son in daycare due to children catching it. +" I don't want to get covid, I'm not sure how it would affect me. I feel extremely lonely because I don't want to do those things. It's really hard being in your 20s and not feeling comfortable going to crowded bars maskless or dining indoors or going to packed concerts. I feel extremely lonely because I don't want to do those things. I'm panicked as I have a bad immune system and currently monitoring unexplained weight loss with my doctor. I don't want to get covid, I'm not sure how it would affect me. I can't force my friends to be less risky. I'm so lonely and sad all the time. I don't know what to do anymore and I'm finding myself receding and isolating myself more and more.","I don't want to get covid, I'm not sure how it would affect me." + Suddenly more people started arriving that he didnt tell me about and he claims he didnt know were coming. I cant believe I let my guard down like this. I dont know what Im going to do if I get covid. I cant believe I let my guard down like this. When should I start testing myself or watching for symptoms? I have a kit with 2 home tests in it. I felt a lot more comfortable so I didnt mask up. Suddenly more people started arriving that he didnt tell me about and he claims he didnt know were coming.,Suddenly more people started arriving that he didnt tell me about and he claims he didnt know were coming. +" I miss crowds and not having to worry about catching a killer virus every second of my life. I hate wearing masks. I hate having to social distance. I hate not being able to do anything. I dont understand people who are living life normally as if we are not in a global pandemic. Eventually, I got really anxious and didnt end up getting my second dose. My depression has gotten so bad because Ive been in the house for so long. After doing research, I realized that lots of people have had similar problems & worse (heart inflammation, etc). Since the delta variant lowers the efficacy of the vaccines, I can imagine how much less protection I have being partially vaccinated. My depression has gotten so bad because Ive been in the house for so long.",I miss crowds and not having to worry about catching a killer virus every second of my life. I hate wearing masks. I hate having to social distance. I hate not being able to do anything. +" I am a legal adult, but I still live with her, and so I'm really terrified of whats going to happen to me, as I am a student and unemployed. As a footnote, yes I knew shed be mad, no I didnt think shed find out as I didnt give any insurance, yes I know this is my fault and something I shouldntve done. My antivax mother just found out that I was vaccinated.","I am a legal adult, but I still live with her, and so I'm really terrified of whats going to happen to me, as I am a student and unemployed." +" We live in a state that's doing well vaccination wise and my family is fully vaccinated, but I find myself getting upset with them if they don't mask up in risky situations (outdoor food festivals, baseball games, etc). But I'm still so surprised when I see a majority of people maskless. But I guess, whenever I'm in a large group setting, I'm always surprised and anxious when I see so many unmasked faces. We live in a state that's doing well vaccination wise and my family is fully vaccinated, but I find myself getting upset with them if they don't mask up in risky situations (outdoor food festivals, baseball games, etc).","We live in a state that's doing well vaccination wise and my family is fully vaccinated, but I find myself getting upset with them if they don't mask up in risky situations (outdoor food festivals, baseball games, etc)." +" I keep reading stories of teachers literally dying from this strain, and it worries me that she might not make it until the first jab. :( I also showed her the nursing reddit and I think that shocked her a bit maybe? I got my fiance visa to get married in the UK to be with my partner, but our plans for him to come help me have been thrown out the window (due to UK visitors not being allowed entry into the US), and now I have to do everything on my own. I always try to look on the bright side of things, so even if I have to move everything out on my own, then it's one more challenge on myself to improve!","I keep reading stories of teachers literally dying from this strain, and it worries me that she might not make it until the first jab. :(" +" I'd love to send her, it seems like no one in the northeast is holding their kids back, but what is the risk? We live in the Northeast US, my daughter cant wait to go to school, and is really ready for the type of learning and social interaction school can provide. But, we have an infant at home and immune compromised granparent who wants frequent visits. Is the Florida nightmare coming soon?","I'd love to send her, it seems like no one in the northeast is holding their kids back, but what is the risk?" +" Of course, we almost had it until that Delta variant came, and now I'm worried about the next variant, Mu. I'm sad that I can't go to Disneyland, go to the movies, hang out with my friends, go see a musical, and do a musical theatre every summer. I mean, we've been dealing this pandemic over a year and there no light at the end of the tunnel at sight. Of course, we almost had it until that Delta variant came, and now I'm worried about the next variant, Mu. I'm sad that I can't go to Disneyland, go to the movies, hang out with my friends, go see a musical, and do a musical theatre every summer. I'll be okay and I know it'll end, it's just hard for me right now.","Of course, we almost had it until that Delta variant came, and now I'm worried about the next variant, Mu." +" Our dad died of covid in February and a couple of weeks ago her ex partner, my nieces dad killed himself. Another person in my sisters work has tested positive for covid. I just dont know how to navigate life anymore. I dont think I have ever felt this much dread of losing someone else. So many people just dont care and feel that they dont have to be cautious anymore because they are vaccinated when they are out but dont realised that some people are still not going to be ok if they do catch it even with 2 vaccines.","Our dad died of covid in February and a couple of weeks ago her ex partner, my nieces dad killed himself." + On Friday I received some papers from someone who tested positive for COVID about a day or two ago.,On Friday I received some papers from someone who tested positive for COVID about a day or two ago. +" Although my brothers rapid test was negative, we were apprehensive about the results. We just got the results this morning and the test came back negative. I felt compelled to share this information because I was losing confidence about the vaccine.","Although my brothers rapid test was negative, we were apprehensive about the results." +" To put that into perspective, you have a better chance of getting dealt four of a kind in poker than that (1 in 4165). Hey everybody Im finally back, and I come bearing this great article from about breakthrough infections. Hey everybody Im finally back, and I come bearing this great article from about breakthrough infections.","To put that into perspective, you have a better chance of getting dealt four of a kind in poker than that (1 in 4165)." +" We just seem to be incredibly hellbent on not doing the right thing, much like a rebellious, yet stupid and immature, teenager. Anyway, I am conflicted about how safe the festival would be for me. We just seem to be incredibly hellbent on not doing the right thing, much like a rebellious, yet stupid and immature, teenager. But, hey, what's one more thing since we can't get our shit together lol ugh Refusal for the sake of being stubborn and arrogant.","We just seem to be incredibly hellbent on not doing the right thing, much like a rebellious, yet stupid and immature, teenager." + After I exited from work today I was talking past this car indirectly. He didn't get that I wanted contactless and kept talking loudly until I came to my clear window and motioned for him to leave the food. I have my back to him and I hear a cough/burp and smell grape soda.,After I exited from work today I was talking past this car indirectly. +" Come to think of it, I don't personally know anyone who was admitted overnight for covid and came back. Everyone I know who died from covid was ""getting better"" the whole time they were in the hospital. Come to think of it, I don't personally know anyone who was admitted overnight for covid and came back. I have a childhood friend in the ICU on a vent, in the Southern US.","Come to think of it, I don't personally know anyone who was admitted overnight for covid and came back." +" While Im thankful theres a mask mandate in our district, Im still concerned that my children are most likely attending school with other children who have COVID-19 and might contract it, especially since they arent eligible to receive the vaccine. The superintendent of my childrens school district sent out a letter to parents today regarding COVID-19 cases amongst students. My youngest son currently has an upper respiratory infection but tested negative for COVID.","While Im thankful theres a mask mandate in our district, Im still concerned that my children are most likely attending school with other children who have COVID-19 and might contract it, especially since they arent eligible to receive the vaccine." +" What exactly will solve this, and what exactly will end it? Im starting to rapidly lose hope very quickly and I can barely even take care of myself at this point I feel so depressed. Im starting to think that this will be indefinitely our lives now, and its hard to swallow. Im starting to rapidly lose hope very quickly and I can barely even take care of myself at this point I feel so depressed. I lost one of the closest people I know during the pandemic and thats been making me upset as well. Its so disappointing that, after a month of relative normalcy, we are at the worst point ever of the pandemic despite having vaccines.","What exactly will solve this, and what exactly will end it? Im starting to rapidly lose hope very quickly and I can barely even take care of myself at this point I feel so depressed." + Later on my wife told me that she experienced what she believed were palpitations lasting for several weeks after the second shot and now has expressed worry and reluctance in getting a booster / 3rd shot when it's available and appropriate. Later on my wife told me that she experienced what she believed were palpitations lasting for several weeks after the second shot and now has expressed worry and reluctance in getting a booster / 3rd shot when it's available and appropriate.,Later on my wife told me that she experienced what she believed were palpitations lasting for several weeks after the second shot and now has expressed worry and reluctance in getting a booster / 3rd shot when it's available and appropriate. +" Right now I feel like my life is never gonna get better because of covid and the economic effects. And economicly work is slowing down a little again because of the delta variant, and I had too move back in with my mom because I had my car broken into twice and totalled 2 times in 4 months. With one of my close friends I thought the vaccine would bring us closer and stop her from judging me for enjoying normal life but instead it just tore us apart even further. With one of my close friends I thought the vaccine would bring us closer and stop her from judging me for enjoying normal life but instead it just tore us apart even further. When we really started too get covid under control before the delta variant life actually was getting better but then once delta came around things got much worse for me. Right now I've lost almost all of my close friends except 1, and so far I haven't gotten very far in finding new close friends and the group I used too hang out with is very covid cautious, and still doesn't even want too hang out outside.",Right now I feel like my life is never gonna get better because of covid and the economic effects. + I think there will still be more people coming in for vaccinations this week. The FDA approval and the vaccine mandates are still working.,I think there will still be more people coming in for vaccinations this week. +" So far Ive been able to avoid any in-person meetings, except this one Im required to attend an off-site meeting with members of my office + members of a new agency partner. I became a first time mother during this pandemic. I guess Im just frustrated by the requirement to attend the meeting in-person AND feeling like Im being overly paranoid. Im not going out to do anything fun in general, groceries are delivered, and I resent having to be around people whose vaccine status is unknown to me.","So far Ive been able to avoid any in-person meetings, except this one Im required to attend an off-site meeting with members of my office + members of a new agency partner." +" I will miss an important funeral if we're truly positive. I will miss an important funeral if we're truly positive. Test results TBD, but my gut says we're f*cked. I'm mostly fine, my throat is itchy but I'm also wondering if my panic is causing psycho-somatics. We were so excited, this was our one big trip to see amazing friends in a responsible manner.",I will miss an important funeral if we're truly positive. + The rest of the family is negative and symptom free (so far) so she's going to be fairly isolated.,The rest of the family is negative and symptom free (so far) so she's going to be fairly isolated. +" Im a college student, and In class this morning I sat next to a student who is sick and has a cough. Im so scared though, if it actually is covid, will I get it?","Im a college student, and In class this morning I sat next to a student who is sick and has a cough." +" However, with cases on the rise, what can we do to get cases back down? However, with cases on the rise, what can we do to get cases back down?","However, with cases on the rise, what can we do to get cases back down?" +" If it doesn't clear up in a couple days (I'm already quarantined) I'll buy one of those expensive home tests and we'll see what it says. I think I should buy some eye drops though, the eye thing is really freaking me out. If it doesn't clear up in a couple days (I'm already quarantined) I'll buy one of those expensive home tests and we'll see what it says.",If it doesn't clear up in a couple days (I'm already quarantined) I'll buy one of those expensive home tests and we'll see what it says. +" Vaccinated staff are required to be in office next week 13 Sept I've not shared my vaccination status, and I also think this is asinine to require return to the office during the worst of the pandemic in my area. He apparently doesn't care that hospitals are at/near capacity locally and cases are surging and at their highest at any time during the pandemic. I was notified the third week of August we would return to office unless covid doesn't improve - and it hasn't - so I wasn't worried but he's serious he wants us back in the office during this surge. Vaccinated staff are required to be in office next week 13 Sept I've not shared my vaccination status, and I also think this is asinine to require return to the office during the worst of the pandemic in my area. I was notified the third week of August we would return to office unless covid doesn't improve - and it hasn't - so I wasn't worried but he's serious he wants us back in the office during this surge.","Vaccinated staff are required to be in office next week 13 Sept I've not shared my vaccination status, and I also think this is asinine to require return to the office during the worst of the pandemic in my area." + I want to see an eye doctor to get contact lenses fitted but I'm worried about touching my eyes in a public place. I want to see an eye doctor to get contact lenses fitted but I'm worried about touching my eyes in a public place.,I want to see an eye doctor to get contact lenses fitted but I'm worried about touching my eyes in a public place. +" And in general, I feel short of breath whenever anyone brings up covid. And in general, I feel short of breath whenever anyone brings up covid. It's so annoying because then I get scared that I have it. And in general, I feel short of breath whenever anyone brings up covid.","And in general, I feel short of breath whenever anyone brings up covid." +" Hi, &#x200B; I just wanted to ask if anyone had any advice on doing things to feel better mentally in this time, I'm often struggling mentally with the fact that I lost a year of my 20s to this pandemic, not being able to have done as much as I wanted, and feeling behind in my life. I am making an effort to do what I planned to do last year but I very often just feel bad about how I'm not ""on track"" and I sometimes get upset that I had to go through a birthday in this pandemic meaning I aged a year with nothing to really show for it. Hi, &#x200B; I just wanted to ask if anyone had any advice on doing things to feel better mentally in this time, I'm often struggling mentally with the fact that I lost a year of my 20s to this pandemic, not being able to have done as much as I wanted, and feeling behind in my life.","Hi, &#x200B; I just wanted to ask if anyone had any advice on doing things to feel better mentally in this time, I'm often struggling mentally with the fact that I lost a year of my 20s to this pandemic, not being able to have done as much as I wanted, and feeling behind in my life." + Look for #'s to pick up in the next 1-2 days.,Look for #'s to pick up in the next 1-2 days. + Both are spreading medical misinformation which will lead to people dying and both have cult-like mindsets around masks. Its a disgrace how much masks have been politicized. Both are spreading medical misinformation which will lead to people dying and both have cult-like mindsets around masks.,Both are spreading medical misinformation which will lead to people dying and both have cult-like mindsets around masks. +" Because of these factors, I assumed it was safe enough before the concert, but stupidly forgot I had general admission tickets. I couldn't stop worrying the whole time but given all of these reasons it wasn't enough to waste my money and make my friend leave (who is also fully vaccinated and didn't seem as concerned by the situation). I've seen so many conflicting sources on the severity of the Delta variant and the duration of vaccine protection (some feeling it's only a bit less safe than it was in May for vaccinated people, others ready to go back to barely seeing people) that I can't tell if this is just slightly over-the-top anxiety after not being in a crowd for a year and a half or if going to this concert was a legitimately dumb/selfish thing to do.","Because of these factors, I assumed it was safe enough before the concert, but stupidly forgot I had general admission tickets." +" It seems like the life I used to know will never come back and from now on I will be confined to living through a screen for the rest of my life. The goalposts keep moving, how am I supposed to trust that we will actually be able to come out of this pandemic and get back normality again? I feel so empty inside and I'm not sure what I'm living for. The goalposts keep moving, how am I supposed to trust that we will actually be able to come out of this pandemic and get back normality again? As an extrovert, not being able to interact with people and socialize on a regular basis has completely destroyed my mental health.",It seems like the life I used to know will never come back and from now on I will be confined to living through a screen for the rest of my life. +" Everyone thinks Im an awful person because Im not already vaxxed but the thought of it all sends me to panic attack and you dont understand what its like to be surrounded by people constantly telling reasons to fear it. It doesnt reassure me when everyone says theres only a few vaccine deaths because what if Im one of those few?! With my luck, I would be! Yea Im scared of COVID. Im also scared of the vaccine. Im also extremely scared of needles. It is so so so so so hard to explain to people my anxieties about my health. Im also scared of the vaccine. Im also extremely scared of needles.",Everyone thinks Im an awful person because Im not already vaxxed but the thought of it all sends me to panic attack and you dont understand what its like to be surrounded by people constantly telling reasons to fear it. +" I've never before felt like this, but this pandemic going on so long and so much talk about it has made me super sensitive to germs and contamination. I wonder if things will ever be the same again, and it makes me sad. Will things ever be ""normal"" again!","I've never before felt like this, but this pandemic going on so long and so much talk about it has made me super sensitive to germs and contamination." +" The autism spectrum is overlooked and neglected by society enough as it is and it feels that we're pushed away even further during this pandemic. I can't wear masks for extended periods of time without feeling hot and uncomfortable due to claustrophobia, and being isolated causes me to rot in depression. The autism spectrum is overlooked and neglected by society enough as it is and it feels that we're pushed away even further during this pandemic.",The autism spectrum is overlooked and neglected by society enough as it is and it feels that we're pushed away even further during this pandemic. +" After hearing about a couple friends get thrashed after the 2nd one it got my mind running a bit. Not going to lie, I'm pretty terrified of feeling sick and pretty terrified of getting the 2nd dose(yes, I'm aware getting covid will be far, far worse). Other than chugging water and taking vitamins is there anything else I can do to make the symptoms less likely to pop up? Not going to lie, I'm pretty terrified of feeling sick and pretty terrified of getting the 2nd dose(yes, I'm aware getting covid will be far, far worse).",After hearing about a couple friends get thrashed after the 2nd one it got my mind running a bit. + Or should I stay home and lose a couple hundo on those tickets? FYI ALL the testing sites are filled up by me ALL weekend so I have no way of knowing before my events. I had big plans this weekend including a museum and concert in the city (tickets already purchased). Or should I stay home and lose a couple hundo on those tickets?,Or should I stay home and lose a couple hundo on those tickets? + And then there is the question of her traveling back (flying) and possibly being contagious on that leg of the journey after being with her parents. I wonder if a visit to help the parents (over 80yo) while they are sick means a certainty (or high likelihood) of my friend getting Covid too. I wonder if a visit to help the parents (over 80yo) while they are sick means a certainty (or high likelihood) of my friend getting Covid too. And then there is the question of her traveling back (flying) and possibly being contagious on that leg of the journey after being with her parents. Thank you in advance.,And then there is the question of her traveling back (flying) and possibly being contagious on that leg of the journey after being with her parents. +" I found out that on Tuesday night he was exposed to someone who was unknowingly COVID-positive (they were at his house with no distancing for multiple hours without masks). Hi all, I am immunocompromised, so my friend delivers my groceries. ** I know that Delta can make you contagious much sooner than the alpha strain, and I am very stressed about this.",I found out that on Tuesday night he was exposed to someone who was unknowingly COVID-positive (they were at his house with no distancing for multiple hours without masks). +" The amount of problems I've got is simply overwhelming and I also can't talk about them with any other person, because they don't seem like problems to anybody but me. It just gets worse and worse with no limit it seems. The amount of problems I've got is simply overwhelming and I also can't talk about them with any other person, because they don't seem like problems to anybody but me.","The amount of problems I've got is simply overwhelming and I also can't talk about them with any other person, because they don't seem like problems to anybody but me." +" Last night, my fiance turned the fan on before we went to sleep because it's hot right now where we live. A little bit after he turned it on, my sinuses got irritated and started hurting.","Last night, my fiance turned the fan on before we went to sleep because it's hot right now where we live. A little bit after he turned it on, my sinuses got irritated and started hurting." +" Starting with one of the most important vaccines I can decide to get. I keep trying to remember it's for a good cause. There's a good reason to get over my fear in general..and now is the best way to start. Got a few things to pack into my care bag for myself (my plush friend, baby wipes to clean off the lido, my favorite banana milk, my phone, my headphones, I got animal crossing loaded up, and my favorite music) and then I'll just chill for a bit until my buddies show up. My sister called me to offer me her support just a little bit ago and I've had some very encouraging words from friends. I will get through this.",Starting with one of the most important vaccines I can decide to get. I keep trying to remember it's for a good cause. There's a good reason to get over my fear in general..and now is the best way to start. + We are both in our mid 30s. I dont want to catch it again. I stress being sick and having the whole family sick. My mind dives into the negatives all the time. Wish I knew how protected I was. My mind dives into the negatives all the time. I stress being sick and having the whole family sick.,We are both in our mid 30s. I dont want to catch it again. I stress being sick and having the whole family sick. My mind dives into the negatives all the time. Wish I knew how protected I was. +" So looking at where things are right now, I really hope this winter wont be even worse than the last If any of you have any support regarding this, Id love to hear it :) So looking at where things are right now, I really hope this winter wont be even worse than the last If any of you have any support regarding this, Id love to hear it :) Firstly, I understand that no one can concretely predict the future of this virus, but something Ive seen brought up a lot recently is the fact that right now, we have like 4x as many cases as this time in 2020, and last fall the experts were talking about how if we dont get our cases to a low baseline, we will be looking at a dark winter.","So looking at where things are right now, I really hope this winter wont be even worse than the last If any of you have any support regarding this, Id love to hear it :)" +" If you don't have something kind or helpful to say- move on with your life please, thank you. I'm being denied my PTO as I await results because it would put them ""over hours"". I'm being denied my PTO as I await results because it would put them ""over hours"". Is this allowed? If you don't have something kind or helpful to say- move on with your life please, thank you.","If you don't have something kind or helpful to say- move on with your life please, thank you." + My anxiety is through the roof right now and I'm just so mad this is even happening after all the precautions we've taken..barley seen him in this time to keep him safe I've been so worried for the last year and a half about him specifically getting this virus and now he has it. He got vaccinated so there is that but he is still extremely high risk. it's frustrating. How was he infected? Were the staff members wearing masks? How was he infected!? Are they actually monitoring his oxygen? I've been so worried for the last year and a half about him specifically getting this virus and now he has it. He got vaccinated so there is that but he is still extremely high risk. My anxiety is through the roof right now and I'm just so mad this is even happening after all the precautions we've taken..barley seen him in this time to keep him safe,My anxiety is through the roof right now and I'm just so mad this is even happening after all the precautions we've taken..barley seen him in this time to keep him safe +" ( my diet is good in general , sleeping well and not drinking) I visit a therapist to adress any mental health issues but I am wondering if that state is influenced from covid ( after reading some articles about the post covid brain fog) Has anyone experienced any similar? ( my diet is good in general , sleeping well and not drinking) I visit a therapist to adress any mental health issues but I am wondering if that state is influenced from covid ( after reading some articles about the post covid brain fog) Has anyone experienced any similar?","( my diet is good in general , sleeping well and not drinking) I visit a therapist to adress any mental health issues but I am wondering if that state is influenced from covid ( after reading some articles about the post covid brain fog) Has anyone experienced any similar?" +" I am an ocean away, yet it still pissed me off how she seemed to paint herself as the victim ""I will lose my job unless I get a fake card, my doctor said the vaccine is not safe for me"". I just blocked her, not much I can do from over here, just wanted to vent. Very anti-vax, anti-mask, never went to college, mother of many kids somewhere in her 50s. I am an ocean away, yet it still pissed me off how she seemed to paint herself as the victim ""I will lose my job unless I get a fake card, my doctor said the vaccine is not safe for me"".","I am an ocean away, yet it still pissed me off how she seemed to paint herself as the victim ""I will lose my job unless I get a fake card, my doctor said the vaccine is not safe for me""." +" But some voice in my head won't just shut up. I admit that I would often find myself thinking of some cringy mistakes I'd done in the past before the pandemic, but it would end in maybe at most half an hour. Now, though, I feel like I am the worst of all people on this earth.",But some voice in my head won't just shut up. + Is anyone else getting irritated about the wide disagreement between getting boosters or not? Like I guess it gave me some hope that I could go back to feeling protected like I did prior and now it looks like breakthroughs are being normalized and shrugged off and we don't need them.,Is anyone else getting irritated about the wide disagreement between getting boosters or not? +" i am continously losing my mind, if this thing is not over soon i am gonna go crazy Today a coworker was blowing her nose on a tissue and then i hear out CEO tell her to feel better. We have a mask mandate, most people work remotely or are spaced out in cubicles. Today a coworker was blowing her nose on a tissue and then i hear out CEO tell her to feel better.","i am continously losing my mind, if this thing is not over soon i am gonna go crazy" + One year ago a survey indicated that ~51% of adults would probably/definitely get vaccinated. Today >75% of adults have 1+ dose! We will go Upwards arrowto beat the Delta variant.,One year ago a survey indicated that ~51% of adults would probably/definitely get vaccinated. Today >75% of adults have 1+ dose! +" I want to be there to cheer him on and support him on such a happy day like he was for me, but I am so scared of getting covid. With the health issues I have I could easily end up very sick despite being fully vaccinated. The day is absolutely not about me, but I'm heartbroken that I most likely won't be able to be there for it. I'm also a little disappointed that they aren't taking more precautions for the event. I want to be there to cheer him on and support him on such a happy day like he was for me, but I am so scared of getting covid. With the health issues I have I could easily end up very sick despite being fully vaccinated. The day is absolutely not about me, but I'm heartbroken that I most likely won't be able to be there for it.","I want to be there to cheer him on and support him on such a happy day like he was for me, but I am so scared of getting covid. With the health issues I have I could easily end up very sick despite being fully vaccinated." +" So I live in the US, and as you know we have like the lowest vaccination rate of all the developed countries, and this is largely thanks to the sheer amount of anti-vaxxers and misinformation here. Does anyone else in the US feel this - like a sense of FOMO from seeing other developed countries handle this pandemic better. Does anyone else in the US feel this - like a sense of FOMO from seeing other developed countries handle this pandemic better.","So I live in the US, and as you know we have like the lowest vaccination rate of all the developed countries, and this is largely thanks to the sheer amount of anti-vaxxers and misinformation here." +" anyone else at the point of clawing their screen in rage every time they see a ""CDC *PLANS* to..."" ""The state of ____ will announce tomorrow..."" ""Rumours state that tomorrow will..."" ""Later this month..."" and you're at the point of just screaming ""JUST DO IT!"" ""JUST ANNOUNCE IT! JUST CALL IT! IF YOU HAVE THE SPEECH WRITTEN OUT, JUST DO IT ALREADY!"" just call the damn mandate already. i dunno, am i being irrational? anyone else at the point of clawing their screen in rage every time they see a ""CDC *PLANS* to..."" ""The state of ____ will announce tomorrow..."" ""Rumours state that tomorrow will..."" ""Later this month..."" and you're at the point of just screaming ""JUST DO IT!"" i feel so impatient and physically and mentally exhausted daily. "" ""JUST ANNOUNCE IT! JUST CALL IT! IF YOU HAVE THE SPEECH WRITTEN OUT, JUST DO IT ALREADY!"" just call the damn mandate already. i dunno, am i being irrational?","anyone else at the point of clawing their screen in rage every time they see a ""CDC *PLANS* to..."" ""The state of ____ will announce tomorrow..."" ""Rumours state that tomorrow will..."" ""Later this month..."" and you're at the point of just screaming ""JUST DO IT!""" +" Should I start wearing a mask at home? Everytime I experience a symptom I get so paranoid it drives me crazy. Woke up today feeling sicker than before, mostly sneezing, runny nose and congestion, and im worried that maybe I got a false negative.",Should I start wearing a mask at home? +" Anyways, I predict that after Covid ravages the unvaccinated in the more unvaccinated parts of the Southern US and as we approach winter, Covid will move more north.. Let me prefix this by saying that I am absolutely saddened by the fact that this pandemic isn't over because so many remain unvaccinated and overwhelmingly it's them that are baring the brunt of this. Anyways, I predict that after Covid ravages the unvaccinated in the more unvaccinated parts of the Southern US and as we approach winter, Covid will move more north.. Let me prefix this by saying that I am absolutely saddened by the fact that this pandemic isn't over because so many remain unvaccinated and overwhelmingly it's them that are baring the brunt of this.","Anyways, I predict that after Covid ravages the unvaccinated in the more unvaccinated parts of the Southern US and as we approach winter, Covid will move more north.." + I need some help to combat this old ass dude telling him to put honey in his tea or whatever dumb ass shit. We keep fighting over the vaccines vs holistic methods and long term effects. He saw a Washington Post headline about long term side effects and is again worried. If I'm being honest I've reached the end of my rope about it. I need some help to combat this old ass dude telling him to put honey in his tea or whatever dumb ass shit. What reputable sources can I send him?,I need some help to combat this old ass dude telling him to put honey in his tea or whatever dumb ass shit. +" This is all what I have: - [url] Reading comments here and elsewhere scares me a lot, there is a lot of nasty and scary symptoms even after vaccination. Can people please at least share more positive ancedotes at least, to me it seems like most people are doomed to have it altered regardless reading some stuff online. Can people please at least share more positive ancedotes at least, to me it seems like most people are doomed to have it altered regardless reading some stuff online. Can I please get anything reassuring regarding this? It's really worrying me. This is all what I have: - [url] Reading comments here and elsewhere scares me a lot, there is a lot of nasty and scary symptoms even after vaccination. I feel like I'm doomed to eventually lose my sense of smell and taste and/or have it altered permanently in a bad way even with a vaccine.","This is all what I have: - [url] Reading comments here and elsewhere scares me a lot, there is a lot of nasty and scary symptoms even after vaccination." + I can avoid them as best as I can but if I feel more uncomfortable I want to politely voice my concerns politely as to not insult them. Long story short: my boss JUST came back from a crowded trip and sounds kinda stuffy and my coworker is traveling for a wedding today into next week. This makes my nerves skyrocket. My birthday is coming up and I dont want to risk anything and my anxiety is making it hard to focus on work. Any suggestions how to bring this up to them? Possible solutions? Thank you so much! My birthday is coming up and I dont want to risk anything and my anxiety is making it hard to focus on work. Any suggestions how to bring this up to them? Possible solutions? Thank you so much! This makes my nerves skyrocket. I can avoid them as best as I can but if I feel more uncomfortable I want to politely voice my concerns politely as to not insult them. (I feel they will reject wearing masks and just stay far away) because last time they both traveled I felt like my concerns were laughed off.,I can avoid them as best as I can but if I feel more uncomfortable I want to politely voice my concerns politely as to not insult them. + Got a Breakthrough case from someone who was also vaccinated. Has there been any studies on breakthrough cases and senses? I really want my taste/smell back.,Got a Breakthrough case from someone who was also vaccinated. +" I'm from the US and it looks like just recently, some states have peaked, and even the country cases have just recently peaked (and hopefully they stay that way), but now there are more mask mandates and everything like that. So i'm just hoping that these things are starting to turn around, or at least will very soon, and will be much better by the end of this year. So i'm just hoping that these things are starting to turn around, or at least will very soon, and will be much better by the end of this year.","I'm from the US and it looks like just recently, some states have peaked, and even the country cases have just recently peaked (and hopefully they stay that way), but now there are more mask mandates and everything like that." +" However, Walmart denied me another shot, so I went to the CVS, I lied, and told them it was my first shot, and got a shot instead. However, Walmart denied me another shot, so I went to the CVS, I lied, and told them it was my first shot, and got a shot instead.","However, Walmart denied me another shot, so I went to the CVS, I lied, and told them it was my first shot, and got a shot instead." +" And with winter being so close, I really hope it doesnt set us up for another rough winter, even if its not as bad as the last Its been about two months since the Delta wave took off in the US, and at this point, its really depressing to see that some states cases are STILL increasing (or just not declining). Many states already have declining cases, but granted a lot of those were states that were really hit hard by this wave. I know this wave cant last forever, but it just seems like week after week, this wave is getting more and more fuel here. And with winter being so close, I really hope it doesnt set us up for another rough winter, even if its not as bad as the last Its been about two months since the Delta wave took off in the US, and at this point, its really depressing to see that some states cases are STILL increasing (or just not declining).","And with winter being so close, I really hope it doesnt set us up for another rough winter, even if its not as bad as the last" +" I've found this: [[url] I thought that makes me hopeful at first, but then someone here in this forum says that pandemic will not end next year and it'll continue fir the next 10 years. I know Covid will become the endemic, but please tell me that isn't true! If it is, then the hope is over for me! The Pandemic will last forever!","I've found this: [[url] I thought that makes me hopeful at first, but then someone here in this forum says that pandemic will not end next year and it'll continue fir the next 10 years." +" I don't know if my dream to end the pandemic early next year will come true or not, but with FDA approval vaccines for the kids are coming, let's hope that's the case. Hi, I decided to give up hope for the end of the pandemic this year. I don't know if my dream to end the pandemic early next year will come true or not, but with FDA approval vaccines for the kids are coming, let's hope that's the case.","I don't know if my dream to end the pandemic early next year will come true or not, but with FDA approval vaccines for the kids are coming, let's hope that's the case." + Would my experience still be considered a loss of taste and smell even though its not completely gone? What was your experience like?,Would my experience still be considered a loss of taste and smell even though its not completely gone? What was your experience like? +" In your opinion - would it be unreasonable or self-centred of me to ask my SO that only vaccinated people visit our home from now on? As with everything with Covid-19, this is unchartered territory and I just don't know if it would come across as controlling or unrealistic for me to ask for this. I also feel guilty for having an unvaccinated person stay in general so I'm going to put myself in a mini quarantine for 2 weeks - so basically work from home, get our groceries delivered and not hang out with people again - until the weekend of October 9th. I just would feel selfish and a bit thoughtless doing otherwise because I know a lot of people would be uneasy with it (including my own friend group). Going forward though - I can't help but be worried about the fact that my SO has one or two other friends who are unvaccinated and I don't really want this scenario to keep popping up over and over again. In your opinion - would it be unreasonable or self-centred of me to ask my SO that only vaccinated people visit our home from now on? Going forward though - I can't help but be worried about the fact that my SO has one or two other friends who are unvaccinated and I don't really want this scenario to keep popping up over and over again. I also feel guilty for having an unvaccinated person stay in general so I'm going to put myself in a mini quarantine for 2 weeks - so basically work from home, get our groceries delivered and not hang out with people again - until the weekend of October 9th.","In your opinion - would it be unreasonable or self-centred of me to ask my SO that only vaccinated people visit our home from now on? As with everything with Covid-19, this is unchartered territory and I just don't know if it would come across as controlling or unrealistic for me to ask for this." +" Going forward though - I can't help but be worried about the fact that my SO has one or two other friends who are unvaccinated and I don't really want this scenario to keep popping up over and over again. I also feel guilty for having an unvaccinated person stay in general so I'm going to put myself in a mini quarantine for 2 weeks - so basically work from home, get our groceries delivered and not hang out with people again - until the weekend of October 9th. My partner and I are both vaccinated but the friend (we'll call her Stacey) is unvaccinated. In your opinion - would it be unreasonable or self-centred of me to ask my SO that only vaccinated people visit our home from now on? I also feel guilty for having an unvaccinated person stay in general so I'm going to put myself in a mini quarantine for 2 weeks - so basically work from home, get our groceries delivered and not hang out with people again - until the weekend of October 9th.",Going forward though - I can't help but be worried about the fact that my SO has one or two other friends who are unvaccinated and I don't really want this scenario to keep popping up over and over again. +" I can imagine all the anti vaxx people saying ""why do we need to take another shot, it just proves that vaccines don't work!"" or people who did get fully vaccinated not wanting to do another booster. Also, the fact that the efficacy of the vaccinations over time declines is concerning, to me it sounds like COVID will be here past 2022 if that's the case. Anyone here stressed about the potential need for booster shots? If you think getting people vaccinated is hard enough, how about convincing them to do another round of boosters? Also, the fact that the efficacy of the vaccinations over time declines is concerning, to me it sounds like COVID will be here past 2022 if that's the case.","I can imagine all the anti vaxx people saying ""why do we need to take another shot, it just proves that vaccines don't work!"" or people who did get fully vaccinated not wanting to do another booster." +" so im walking on the sidewalk when a pickup truck pulls over next to me, rolls down their window, fake coughs all over me and drives off and im just... im at a loss for words. i'm angry, but mostly im just scared for what they might do next. this is my second time TODAY being coughed on, this one very clearly being on purpose, the other maybe couldve been an accident but im just... im at a loss for words. but this... this was something else. it was so... dehumanizing. i just need to vent. im just stunned. i'm angry, but mostly im just scared for what they might do next. so im walking on the sidewalk when a pickup truck pulls over next to me, rolls down their window, fake coughs all over me and drives off and im just... im at a loss for words. that was fucking disgusting. i dont need advice... idk what advice there is to give.","so im walking on the sidewalk when a pickup truck pulls over next to me, rolls down their window, fake coughs all over me and drives off and im just... im at a loss for words." +" I've been contact traced this past week after an exposure, but I'm testing negative and feeling OK. I feel our story is a great illustration that vaccines help to reduce not only disease severity but probably also transmission likelihood. I feel our story is a great illustration that vaccines help to reduce not only disease severity but probably also transmission likelihood.","I've been contact traced this past week after an exposure, but I'm testing negative and feeling OK." + What are the best practices for those who are vaccinated who come into contact with folks who have tested positive for Covid? I scheduled two tests for 5 days out from the drive. What are the best practices for those who are vaccinated who come into contact with folks who have tested positive for Covid?,What are the best practices for those who are vaccinated who come into contact with folks who have tested positive for Covid? +" Today sf mayor London breed broke her own mask rule and went too a nightclub without a mask. I really want their too be a day where masks arent required, but I'm losing hope because my areas health officials are so cautious. And it really annoyed me because we're the strictest area in terms of covid restrictions. I really want their too be a day where masks arent required, but I'm losing hope because my areas health officials are so cautious. And yet our own leaders can't seem too follow their own rules and expect us too wear masks for who knows when.",Today sf mayor London breed broke her own mask rule and went too a nightclub without a mask. +" Should I wait more before getting the jab? The Chinese vaccine seems to be the safer option but there is rarely any data about its efficacy. Also I recovered from mild covid 2 weeks ago. Should I wait more before getting the jab? The Chinese vaccine seems to be the safer option but there is rarely any data about its efficacy. On the other hand, the one carries the risk of blood clots and many countries are not even offering it to their younger population.",Should I wait more before getting the jab? +" ive started quarantining daily , ordering groceries and haven't left my house in several weeks. this whole thing is insane -- i'm so scared and exhausted, i wish there was more i could do. i don't know what to do. just feeling sad and down, especially since boosters were rejected for anyone not ""at risk."" :/ we were JUST jumping for joy over pfizer in our house before and i feel absolutely horrible. this whole thing is insane -- i'm so scared and exhausted, i wish there was more i could do. just feeling sad and down, especially since boosters were rejected for anyone not ""at risk."" :/","ive started quarantining daily , ordering groceries and haven't left my house in several weeks. this whole thing is insane -- i'm so scared and exhausted, i wish there was more i could do." +" It looks like the second doses seem to be overtaking the 1st doses. They really should be gaining momentum, not stagnating.",It looks like the second doses seem to be overtaking the 1st doses. + I am in desperate need of therapy to help me navigate through this pandemic and I have not been able to find any practices in my area on my insurance that are accepting new patients due to an overwhelming demand for services. I am in desperate need of therapy to help me navigate through this pandemic and I have not been able to find any practices in my area on my insurance that are accepting new patients due to an overwhelming demand for services.,I am in desperate need of therapy to help me navigate through this pandemic and I have not been able to find any practices in my area on my insurance that are accepting new patients due to an overwhelming demand for services. + I figured that since the rate of transmission dipped below 1 earlier we would see some crashing. Instead the Rt has shot up to 1.08. Especially since the South is really starting to improve. Instead the Rt has shot up to 1.08.,I figured that since the rate of transmission dipped below 1 earlier we would see some crashing. Instead the Rt has shot up to 1.08. + My dad is upset that this all could have been prevented if we wore masks all the time and we ate in separate rooms and we would social distance from each other all the time. I dont want to do it earlier as someone with trauma and CPTSD because of the isolated way I was living for a year and a half being in the apartment and getting to see my roommates faces is the only normal thing in my life and I dont want that taken away cuz of a cold. She tested negative for Covid and now I have a cold. I dont want to do it earlier as someone with trauma and CPTSD because of the isolated way I was living for a year and a half being in the apartment and getting to see my roommates faces is the only normal thing in my life and I dont want that taken away cuz of a cold.,My dad is upset that this all could have been prevented if we wore masks all the time and we ate in separate rooms and we would social distance from each other all the time. +" So my question is, how do I mitigate the spins after this has blown over? I'm terrified work is going to make me come back no matter how I feel on Thursday. Ugh. I'm terrified work is going to make me come back no matter how I feel on Thursday.","So my question is, how do I mitigate the spins after this has blown over?" +" My roommates do not follow this at all and constantly have people over. I told them Im not 100% comfortable and we compromised to having one single person a day over because they NEED to see their girlfriends. Last night I came home from work and my roommates both had their girlfriends, not at the same time but still within the same day. My anger got the best of me and I freaked out on them. My roommates do not follow this at all and constantly have people over. The look I was given by my one roommate when I told him I wasnt comfortable with people in the house was so invalidating.","My roommates do not follow this at all and constantly have people over. I told them Im not 100% comfortable and we compromised to having one single person a day over because they NEED to see their girlfriends. Last night I came home from work and my roommates both had their girlfriends, not at the same time but still within the same day." +" Hi, I keep losing hope ups and downs for the end of the pandemic and I don't know how to control it. I'm starting to lose hope again, but I'm trying to fight it. My losing hope to end the pandemic has been ups and downs recently, and I don't know how to control it. A lot of experts say there is no chance that we will reach the goal of herd immunity. Hi, I keep losing hope ups and downs for the end of the pandemic and I don't know how to control it. My losing hope to end the pandemic has been ups and downs recently, and I don't know how to control it.","Hi, I keep losing hope ups and downs for the end of the pandemic and I don't know how to control it. I'm starting to lose hope again, but I'm trying to fight it. My losing hope to end the pandemic has been ups and downs recently, and I don't know how to control it." + Why do I believe this? Because of the kids vaccine being approved next month. The kids should start to be vaccinated by then. Note that I am speaking for the US. With more vaccinations the delta should run its course. That to me is the end game: the children getting their vaccines. The kids should start to be vaccinated by then.,Why do I believe this? Because of the kids vaccine being approved next month. The kids should start to be vaccinated by then. Note that I am speaking for the US. With more vaccinations the delta should run its course. That to me is the end game: the children getting their vaccines. +" *But*, I'm changing jobs (for same company) and boss requested I get vaccinated, but I'm scared, terrified, even. I don't want to die, become a statistic, I don't know what side effects will get me, I don't know anything. I'm just scared. *But*, I'm changing jobs (for same company) and boss requested I get vaccinated, but I'm scared, terrified, even. I don't want to die, become a statistic, I don't know what side effects will get me, I don't know anything.","*But*, I'm changing jobs (for same company) and boss requested I get vaccinated, but I'm scared, terrified, even. I don't want to die, become a statistic, I don't know what side effects will get me, I don't know anything. I'm just scared." +" Would you not feel guilt if you got sick and ended up in the hospital making the issue worse? I am genuinely curious how people deny the crowding of hospitals, the actual facts that heathy people can become very sick from covid, and have the attitude of I dont want the vaccine. It isnt just about individuals, its about doing the right thing to keep society safe. I am genuinely curious how people deny the crowding of hospitals, the actual facts that heathy people can become very sick from covid, and have the attitude of I dont want the vaccine.",Would you not feel guilt if you got sick and ended up in the hospital making the issue worse? +" They are all vaccinated, but I am not sure if she had gotten the third booster shot. A light cough appeared much later that night, and when I woke up with sore muscles, I went to the doctors ASAP. A light cough appeared much later that night, and when I woke up with sore muscles, I went to the doctors ASAP. My question is what are the chances any of them, but most importantly the one who is immunocompromised, have of contracting the virus from me?","They are all vaccinated, but I am not sure if she had gotten the third booster shot." +" According to , he says if we want this pandemic to end in Spring 2022, it's up to us. [[url] Meaning everybody get vaccinated. I just hope everybody in U.S. gets vaccinated soon and hopefully the FDA approve the vaccines for children under twelve.","According to , he says if we want this pandemic to end in Spring 2022, it's up to us." +" I'm hoping this is just worse allergies than usual or the Fall cold I usually get during back-to-school that I avoided last year, but I can't help but feel angry. I don't know if anything I'm doing is right or wrong, nobody around me cares if their actions hurt others and some of them even actively joke about ""trying to get covid"" or things along that line. I don't know what the hell I'm supposed to do anymore in terms of protecting myself and I'm lonely and sad and tired of being the killjoy people make fun of and it sucks so much going to a university where I can actually see how little my peers care about others. I've been the annoying one skipping events and asking people ""will there be masks there?"" and getting mocked for it. I don't know if anything I'm doing is right or wrong, nobody around me cares if their actions hurt others and some of them even actively joke about ""trying to get covid"" or things along that line. I don't know what the hell I'm supposed to do anymore in terms of protecting myself and I'm lonely and sad and tired of being the killjoy people make fun of and it sucks so much going to a university where I can actually see how little my peers care about others. Maybe I haven't been perfectly cautious, but I'm vaccinated and the past year of my life was the worst I've ever felt mentally.","I'm hoping this is just worse allergies than usual or the Fall cold I usually get during back-to-school that I avoided last year, but I can't help but feel angry." +" I need to either talk to my psychiatrist or a friend of mine I look up to. I don't want to lose hope, but sometimes, I can't help myself. I'm sorry to say this, but I'm starting to lose hope once again and don't know why. I was hoping this pandemic will end early next year, but now I'm not so sure. A lot've people refused to get vaccinated and the delta variant is in control. And I've heard we'll never reach the 70% goal of herd immunity, of there is one. A lot've people refused to get vaccinated and the delta variant is in control. I know the pandemic won't last forever, but based on what's going right now, it seems like forever.","I need to either talk to my psychiatrist or a friend of mine I look up to. I don't want to lose hope, but sometimes, I can't help myself." + I have the approval of JenniferColeRhuk to remind you all that at 9:00 EST (so about 40 minutes from now) im hosting a test show who wants to be a millionaire on my twitch channel. If you want to have something to watch and get your mind off everything for a little bit feel free to join us.,I have the approval of JenniferColeRhuk to remind you all that at 9:00 EST (so about 40 minutes from now) im hosting a test show who wants to be a millionaire on my twitch channel. If you want to have something to watch and get your mind off everything for a little bit feel free to join us. +" I can either potentially wreck any relationships i have with my peers, or get anxious/depressed/near suicidal due to it. They are all persuading me to wear a mask the entire time despite me saying many times that I cannot wear masks more than a few minutes (and I mean no more than a few minutes) at a time due to sensory issues related to my autism, and the fact they trigger trauma and depression (probably also due to my diagnosis). They are all persuading me to wear a mask the entire time despite me saying many times that I cannot wear masks more than a few minutes (and I mean no more than a few minutes) at a time due to sensory issues related to my autism, and the fact they trigger trauma and depression (probably also due to my diagnosis). They are all persuading me to wear a mask the entire time despite me saying many times that I cannot wear masks more than a few minutes (and I mean no more than a few minutes) at a time due to sensory issues related to my autism, and the fact they trigger trauma and depression (probably also due to my diagnosis). I can either potentially wreck any relationships i have with my peers, or get anxious/depressed/near suicidal due to it.","I can either potentially wreck any relationships i have with my peers, or get anxious/depressed/near suicidal due to it." + A coping mechanism has been to find some of the things I watched on TV in the hospital and re-watch them at home. I'm looking for a specific hour-long documentary that aired on a major network (don't remember which one) that compared NYC and New Orleans' response to the virus and dealing with losses. A coping mechanism has been to find some of the things I watched on TV in the hospital and re-watch them at home.,A coping mechanism has been to find some of the things I watched on TV in the hospital and re-watch them at home. +" And just how low do daily cases have to get in order for the US to be considered ""Covid-free""? About five days ago, the US was averaging around 150,000 new cases per day. But two days ago, only around 80,000 new cases were reported. I was searching to see the latest data on US Covid cases, and I was surprised when I saw the number of new cases during the past few days. But two days ago, only around 80,000 new cases were reported.","And just how low do daily cases have to get in order for the US to be considered ""Covid-free""?" +" I know people are exhausted by COVID, but it really blows my mind how even the most basic precautions arent being taken anymore. People are also treating me like Im crazy for asking them to wash their hands or sanitize when they enter my house/my parents house. Ive been seeing huge, maskless events happening all over the world despite the Delta variant happening. From the Emmys and The Met Gala to just random parties and concerts Im seeing on social media, I feel like Ive missed something. People are also treating me like Im crazy for asking them to wash their hands or sanitize when they enter my house/my parents house. Ive been seeing huge, maskless events happening all over the world despite the Delta variant happening.","I know people are exhausted by COVID, but it really blows my mind how even the most basic precautions arent being taken anymore." +" I also feel like my mind has ""clouds"" that are fogging up my ability to listen and learn. I don'tknow what's going on; it might be a result of Covid having affected my mind somehow. Now that I'm back to life, I'm so grateful. I'm definitely happy to be back at everything. But for some reason, I've just felt like I haven't been getting as much enjoyment out of things as I used to. Now that I'm back to life, I'm so grateful.","I also feel like my mind has ""clouds"" that are fogging up my ability to listen and learn. I don'tknow what's going on; it might be a result of Covid having affected my mind somehow." +" Does this mean Im not that protected now? Also the same day the FDA decided on the booster plan, released data showing that the vaccine goes from being over 90% effective at preventing hospitalization to 77% after four months of being fully vaccinated. I seen the other day where the FDA has denied booster shots for everyone, and right now they are giving them to those over 65, healthcare workers, and those who work at other at risk jobs.",Does this mean Im not that protected now? +" I guess part of this frustration just comes from the mixed messaging we are getting from the media. With that said I still can't hide my utter disgust and contempt for the media for their complete muddling of the message with the vaccines and leaving some people still in the dark. Leaving that all aside, I wish we had more data on J and J in regard to Delta. I asked my primary doctor if he recommends I get an MRNA dose since I was only vaccinated with J and J back in early April. With that said I still can't hide my utter disgust and contempt for the media for their complete muddling of the message with the vaccines and leaving some people still in the dark.",I guess part of this frustration just comes from the mixed messaging we are getting from the media. +" will the average person eventually be able to get a booster shot, thus accounting for alleged waning immunity? Obviously I'm very fortunate to be vaccinated, but based on recent articles [like this one]([url] I am kind of regretting that I didn't get the vaccine. Now I am feeling a bit more anxious about how the effectivity of my vaccine might be waning over time, especially as we approach winter. will the average person eventually be able to get a booster shot, thus accounting for alleged waning immunity? Obviously I'm very fortunate to be vaccinated, but based on recent articles [like this one]([url] I am kind of regretting that I didn't get the vaccine.","will the average person eventually be able to get a booster shot, thus accounting for alleged waning immunity?" +" My family and I got COVID in December, and it put my dad on hospice. Thankfully, hes still with us today but is very very ill and weak. I dont want him to get it again. He physically can not get it again. Itll be the end. And Im not ready. I just needed to rant, Im sorry He has 90% scarring on his lungs and can barely eat solids anymore. However, there are still loved ones of mine who feel that it is all a sham and that I need to quit worrying about it. And there is the issue of one of my loved ones knowingly hanging out with someone who was exposed and not telling me until we were 30 minutes into a drive in my car. However, there are still loved ones of mine who feel that it is all a sham and that I need to quit worrying about it. He physically can not get it again. My family and I got COVID in December, and it put my dad on hospice.","My family and I got COVID in December, and it put my dad on hospice. Thankfully, hes still with us today but is very very ill and weak." +" I just feel so hopeless about going back too normal and being able too stop talking about covid. Today I spoke too my mom about edc Orlando this year, and she said she doesn't think my decision too go without a mask is a smart one. I really don't feel like there's gonna be a day when we can put aside masks, even in the super vaccinated bay area we still haven't done it and never did back when it looked like we could. I really don't feel like there's gonna be a day when we can put aside masks, even in the super vaccinated bay area we still haven't done it and never did back when it looked like we could. I just feel so hopeless about going back too normal and being able too stop talking about covid.",I just feel so hopeless about going back too normal and being able too stop talking about covid. +" I guess the first dose could work as a booster, but what could happen with the complete vaccination? My antibodies score was 15 before I took the first shot of at the end of August. Now I have to do the second one, but I'm concerned about the consequences. I guess the first dose could work as a booster, but what could happen with the complete vaccination? Now I have to do the second one, but I'm concerned about the consequences.","I guess the first dose could work as a booster, but what could happen with the complete vaccination?" + I blew my nose and everything beforehand and tried to clear excess blood from my nostrils before the test. Do you think this could impact the results?,I blew my nose and everything beforehand and tried to clear excess blood from my nostrils before the test. +" I wanted to get my hair done for my birthday, because it's been a stressful month and life kind of sucks. But then I spoke to the salon today and they're doing NOTHING to counteract the Delta variant. No air filters, no mask requirements...nothing. Not even an open door. The last time I went, no one wore a mask but me and I had to request my hair stylist wear one. The idea of doing that in the red is just too much right now with my other stressors. And can I just add that it's really, really starting to piss me off how a lot of people people justify not masking anymore because 'If you got or , getting COVID is basically a bad head cold?' From what I've seen from firsthand accounts, **a breakthrough case is usually NOT just a bad head cold.** It really angers me that people aren't masking up and they're instead using the shallow justification that being vaccinated means they don't need to wear masks anymore, since COVID isn't a big deal to vaccinated individuals. ** This shit can still knock you off your feet, cause breathing issues, and even cognitive impairments. How can so many other people NOT get that? Now we're back to very high risk.","I wanted to get my hair done for my birthday, because it's been a stressful month and life kind of sucks. But then I spoke to the salon today and they're doing NOTHING to counteract the Delta variant. No air filters, no mask requirements...nothing. Not even an open door. The last time I went, no one wore a mask but me and I had to request my hair stylist wear one. The idea of doing that in the red is just too much right now with my other stressors. And can I just add that it's really, really starting to piss me off how a lot of people people justify not masking anymore because 'If you got or , getting COVID is basically a bad head cold?' From what I've seen from firsthand accounts, **a breakthrough case is usually NOT just a bad head cold.**" +" I dont know why I didnt leave - you shouldnt go to a family gathering with a cough. If youre feeling sick, stay home is the rule. Should I go for a test? When would be the best time to do that? I dont know why I didnt leave - you shouldnt go to a family gathering with a cough. Should I go for a test?","I dont know why I didnt leave - you shouldnt go to a family gathering with a cough. If youre feeling sick, stay home is the rule." + At that point I might as well stay home. Also I dont even live with him cuz I live in college. I also have CPTSD from being isolated and I know getting to talk to people and do normal things for once and I dont have to think about dying and how Im going to be alone forever will help my mental health a little which is something Ive been ignoring for the past year and a half cuz theres nothing I can do about it. I told my dad about this and he freaked out cuz we will be eating which means no one will be wearing a mask indoors. My dad is still ok with me going but I cant eat and I have to stay far from people.,At that point I might as well stay home. Also I dont even live with him cuz I live in college. +" Hello /r/COVID19_support, I'm seeing mixed data on the accuracy of PCR tests, so I've been unsure what to make of it. I see one study concluding that PCR tests may miss 36% of infection cases in real-world scenarios ([[url] while other studies suggest much smaller fail rates ([[url] Is there any growing consensus on what exactly the rate of false negatives is? I stupidly visited my sick, unvaccinated family last weekend, and spent a decent amount of time with them. I stupidly visited my sick, unvaccinated family last weekend, and spent a decent amount of time with them. So I'm sort of torn as to whether I should trust my recent test result.","Hello /r/COVID19_support, I'm seeing mixed data on the accuracy of PCR tests, so I've been unsure what to make of it. I see one study concluding that PCR tests may miss 36% of infection cases in real-world scenarios ([[url] while other studies suggest much smaller fail rates ([[url] Is there any growing consensus on what exactly the rate of false negatives is?" +" I dont know what to do because I believe in what hes saying but i dont understand why he cant be selfless about this if its for the birth of his child. Idk if its the right sub for this but what do I do if hes right in saying he has the right to do what he wants but he inevitably wont be able to support me by choosing to stay on his stance of things? He feels like his rights are violated heavily and while I agree with him on how wrong things are, I dont think he should miss the birth of his child for it; its his first child and we are not having anymore kids. I dont know what to do because I believe in what hes saying but i dont understand why he cant be selfless about this if its for the birth of his child. My boyfriend has been against the pandemic from the very beginning.",I dont know what to do because I believe in what hes saying but i dont understand why he cant be selfless about this if its for the birth of his child. Idk if its the right sub for this but what do I do if hes right in saying he has the right to do what he wants but he inevitably wont be able to support me by choosing to stay on his stance of things? +" I havent gotten sick and dont think I will from the natural immunity from having it so recently and plan on getting the vaccine whenever Im not busy. I need to know since I live with my elderly grandparents and dont want to risk getting them sick, granted they have the vaccine. I need to know since I live with my elderly grandparents and dont want to risk getting them sick, granted they have the vaccine. There were a ton of people that came over to her aunts to eat and celebrate his life after the funeral was over and a ton of her family ended up getting sick and tested positive yesterday.",I havent gotten sick and dont think I will from the natural immunity from having it so recently and plan on getting the vaccine whenever Im not busy. +" I test my kid weekly via a mail in PCR saliva test my state provides. But today she drank a little water before the test but we didn't have half an hour to wait like the test says and I figured what could a bit of water do so I went ahead and dropped it off to be shipped. But now the more I think about the worse I feel about going ahead with the test, like I won't believe the results either way.",I test my kid weekly via a mail in PCR saliva test my state provides. +" I'm a little confused about 'people at increased risk for severe illness' and the new category of 'people who are at high risk of professional exposure'. Hey - I was wondering if anyone could help me figure out if I'm understanding the booster information as we have it now correctly -- I understand that as of now, boosters are approved for the immunocompromised and the question of boosters for everyone else is working its way through the agencies responsible, and they look like, for pfizer at least - they are for sure going to recommend over 65s get it eventually.",I'm a little confused about 'people at increased risk for severe illness' and the new category of 'people who are at high risk of professional exposure'. +" Is it ok for me to ask what their vaccination status is before I meet up with them? Or am I asking too much? Am just recently diagnosed with breast cancer and while I am fully vaccinated for Covid, Im hesitant to meet up with friends who I dont know their vaccination status, as I am probably at an increased risk for Covid. Is it ok for me to ask what their vaccination status is before I meet up with them? Am just recently diagnosed with breast cancer and while I am fully vaccinated for Covid, Im hesitant to meet up with friends who I dont know their vaccination status, as I am probably at an increased risk for Covid.",Is it ok for me to ask what their vaccination status is before I meet up with them? Or am I asking too much? + In super scared of brain damage of any kind and even though I'm vaccinated I feel like I'm doomed to get covid and get brain damage :( anyone can interpret this better than I? I'm trying to live my life because my mental health was shot when I was so afraid to even go outside. Now this article comes around and confirms my biggest fear. I'm trying to live my life because my mental health was shot when I was so afraid to even go outside. Now this article comes around and confirms my biggest fear.,In super scared of brain damage of any kind and even though I'm vaccinated I feel like I'm doomed to get covid and get brain damage :( anyone can interpret this better than I? +" I have a dry throat right now and Im starting to feel a little nauseous I fear I might have a breakthrough Delta case like it or not, which sucks considering how seriously Ive taken the pandemic, and the fact that Ive been fully vaxxed for months now. I have a dry throat right now and Im starting to feel a little nauseous I fear I might have a breakthrough Delta case like it or not, which sucks considering how seriously Ive taken the pandemic, and the fact that Ive been fully vaxxed for months now. Somebody please offer help or support I have a dry throat right now and Im starting to feel a little nauseous I fear I might have a breakthrough Delta case like it or not, which sucks considering how seriously Ive taken the pandemic, and the fact that Ive been fully vaxxed for months now. I have a dry throat right now and Im starting to feel a little nauseous I fear I might have a breakthrough Delta case like it or not, which sucks considering how seriously Ive taken the pandemic, and the fact that Ive been fully vaxxed for months now.","I have a dry throat right now and Im starting to feel a little nauseous I fear I might have a breakthrough Delta case like it or not, which sucks considering how seriously Ive taken the pandemic, and the fact that Ive been fully vaxxed for months now." +" (21M) 170lbs, asthma had some crazy symptoms the last 5 days which started out like this Day 1: Throwing up, tons of mucous, sore throat to the point I couldnt even sip water, body aches, barely walk, high fever 102 Day 2: Felt a little better only had a fever and mild body aches with a very slight cough however I lost my sense of smell which made me start to worry that this was COVID-19 Day 3 (today): First thing when I woke up I went to get tested even though the only symptoms Im having today are wheezy breath and a cough. Prescribed prednisone, Z-pack, and a new inhaler for my asthma I feel fine as of right now especially after the medications but Im worried that my test is a false negative. How likely is it that this is the case? My oxygen saturation is also at 96-99% (21M) 170lbs, asthma had some crazy symptoms the last 5 days which started out like this Day 1: Throwing up, tons of mucous, sore throat to the point I couldnt even sip water, body aches, barely walk, high fever 102 Day 2: Felt a little better only had a fever and mild body aches with a very slight cough however I lost my sense of smell which made me start to worry that this was COVID-19 Day 3 (today): First thing when I woke up I went to get tested even though the only symptoms Im having today are wheezy breath and a cough. Day 2: Felt a little better only had a fever and mild body aches with a very slight cough however I lost my sense of smell which made me start to worry that this was COVID-19.","(21M) 170lbs, asthma had some crazy symptoms the last 5 days which started out like this Day 1: Throwing up, tons of mucous, sore throat to the point I couldnt even sip water, body aches, barely walk, high fever 102 Day 2: Felt a little better only had a fever and mild body aches with a very slight cough however I lost my sense of smell which made me start to worry that this was COVID-19 Day 3 (today): First thing when I woke up I went to get tested even though the only symptoms Im having today are wheezy breath and a cough." +" But as far as I'm aware, unvaccinated people have a 1/4th chance of long-haul covid, and I don't find it all that comforting that I have a 1/8 chance of long-haul symptoms. I'm mostly concerned about the prospect of lost white matter/brain fog/cognitive damage. Is there much data on the risk for vaccinated, symptomatic breakthrough cases? Is it truly a 1/8 chance? I have been symptomatic since Monday, experiencing: chills, runny nose, sneezing, fatigue, cough, sore throat, and body aches. I'm mostly concerned about the prospect of lost white matter/brain fog/cognitive damage.","But as far as I'm aware, unvaccinated people have a 1/4th chance of long-haul covid, and I don't find it all that comforting that I have a 1/8 chance of long-haul symptoms. I'm mostly concerned about the prospect of lost white matter/brain fog/cognitive damage. Is there much data on the risk for vaccinated, symptomatic breakthrough cases? Is it truly a 1/8 chance?" +" Hey I just have a question about getting COVID-19 After Fully Vaccinated. I recently felt sick, but not sure if it's covid or something else. I'm not sure if it's flu like symptoms or covid. I recently felt sick, but not sure if it's covid or something else. I'm not sure if it's flu like symptoms or covid.","Hey I just have a question about getting COVID-19 After Fully Vaccinated. I recently felt sick, but not sure if it's covid or something else. I'm not sure if it's flu like symptoms or covid." +" Has anyone experienced post covid/long covid anxiety like this? Meaning not necessarily because one is afraid of covid. It just simply happens. If so, what has helped you? How long has it been happening? Has it gone away for you? Thank you. However, ever since I got covid this past June Ive been experiencing anxiety on a more constant level. I had a really bad attack at work to the point that a coworker of mine took me to the ER.","Has anyone experienced post covid/long covid anxiety like this? Meaning not necessarily because one is afraid of covid. It just simply happens. If so, what has helped you? How long has it been happening? Has it gone away for you? Thank you." +" &#x200B; My thoughts are that I'm not sure about the accuracy of the test or if the incubation period has been long enough to develop a positive test result, or even if there is a likelihood of a breakthrough infection from being exposed to the unvaccinated Covid positive brother. The babysitter is eager to get back to work. Aside from the fact that I am pretty unhappy about her lack of masking, when would it theoretically be safe to let her come back and be with our unvaccinated kids? Well it turns out that her boyfriend has only had one of the two shots (I think it was ), and she was also hanging out (unmasked) with the brother of the boyfriend who is completely unvaccinated and who tested positive for Covid on Tuesday (3 days ago). We have been homeschooling because we did not think it was safe to send them back unvaccinated.","&#x200B; My thoughts are that I'm not sure about the accuracy of the test or if the incubation period has been long enough to develop a positive test result, or even if there is a likelihood of a breakthrough infection from being exposed to the unvaccinated Covid positive brother. The babysitter is eager to get back to work. Aside from the fact that I am pretty unhappy about her lack of masking, when would it theoretically be safe to let her come back and be with our unvaccinated kids?" +" I'm still waiting on my COVID test, but based on my symptoms I'm pretty sure I'm positive. My fevers are essentially gone, my GI symptoms are tapering off, but I'm just worn down with the pain when I try to take deep breaths or do my breathing exercises. Looking back I'm a dumbass for not getting the vaccine.","I'm still waiting on my COVID test, but based on my symptoms I'm pretty sure I'm positive." +" He thought the virus was overblown, didnt get a vaccine. He was foolish, but he was still a good person His son has been battling COVID since early/mid August. A family friend, 22 days ago, died after being in ICU due to COVID. Last night, he died.","He thought the virus was overblown, didnt get a vaccine. He was foolish, but he was still a good person His son has been battling COVID since early/mid August." +" I called CDC but did not get an answer. Should I quarantine? I am vaccinated, but unsure what to do. I skipped a family picnic today as I'm unclear. He won't get tested, so I'm in the dark whether to treat him as an exposure or not. He won't get tested, so I'm in the dark whether to treat him as an exposure or not.",I called CDC but did not get an answer. Should I quarantine? +" Please tell me everything be okay, especially with staying in-person this year What gave me the most fear was this quote straight from my universitys health chancellor: > My expectation is that for the rest of the fall and winter its essentially going to get worse, If he has a major hand in the Covid policies at my school, and hes predicting this, Im seriously afraid his statement here could influence my university to go remote or impose more restrictions on in-person activities. And if January would be the worst of this wave, Im afraid this would make spring 2022 significantly remote as well if this surge makes many professors uncomfortable with returning to in-person teaching. What gave me the most fear was this quote straight from my universitys health chancellor: > My expectation is that for the rest of the fall and winter its essentially going to get worse, If he has a major hand in the Covid policies at my school, and hes predicting this, Im seriously afraid his statement here could influence my university to go remote or impose more restrictions on in-person activities. This also took a hit on the hopes I had from the [recent news]([url] that the current surge may be the last major surge.","Please tell me everything be okay, especially with staying in-person this year" +" Are you planning to get a booster if youre eligible or even if youre not? What are the factors informing your decision? I dont work in a high risk situation but its not zero risk either (office setting where everyone already has to be fully vaccinated, go in 2 days per week). Im a bit on the fence about it but Israeli data seems to show its worthwhile for someone in my situation in order to prevent symptomatic infection. Are you planning to get a booster if youre eligible or even if youre not?",Are you planning to get a booster if youre eligible or even if youre not? What are the factors informing your decision? +" I don't mind there being side effects, but is not getting them until a week later normal? Its important for me to know as I need to know if it might be something else. Is later side effects normal? This confuses me a bit, as I have discussed diverticulitis earlier with my doctor.","I don't mind there being side effects, but is not getting them until a week later normal? Its important for me to know as I need to know if it might be something else. Is later side effects normal?" +" Hi, me and my Fiancee are getting married in two weeks. as i wrote in the title, my fiancee is very nervous about the wedding and about the covid situation, considering her reaction to the 1st shot of Vac. she is debating whether to take the vaccination again due to the fear of COVID-19 (the logic is - if the Vaccination caused this much damage, who knows what the COVID-19 will do!) the head of the fight against covid told her she is forbidden from vaccinating, as its written in the newly updated guidelines for people who suffered from GBS syndrom due to the Vaccination. is she doomed to fear/get the COVID-19 till this is all over? she is debating whether to take the vaccination again due to the fear of COVID-19 (the logic is - if the Vaccination caused this much damage, who knows what the COVID-19 will do!) the head of the fight against covid told her she is forbidden from vaccinating, as its written in the newly updated guidelines for people who suffered from GBS syndrom due to the Vaccination.","Hi, me and my Fiancee are getting married in two weeks. as i wrote in the title, my fiancee is very nervous about the wedding and about the covid situation, considering her reaction to the 1st shot of Vac." +" My aunt suffered a domestic accident and fractured her femur, so she will need to undergo emergency surgery tomorrow morning, regarding the surgery I am calm, but I worry about her and my mother (who will sleep today in the hospital with her, as company), both are fully vaccinated with the vaccine, yet I'm worried that something might happen at the hospital. My aunt suffered a domestic accident and fractured her femur, so she will need to undergo emergency surgery tomorrow morning, regarding the surgery I am calm, but I worry about her and my mother (who will sleep today in the hospital with her, as company), both are fully vaccinated with the vaccine, yet I'm worried that something might happen at the hospital. Hi, I've been controlling my anguish about the pandemic for a while, but today, again, I feel trapped.","My aunt suffered a domestic accident and fractured her femur, so she will need to undergo emergency surgery tomorrow morning, regarding the surgery I am calm, but I worry about her and my mother (who will sleep today in the hospital with her, as company), both are fully vaccinated with the vaccine, yet I'm worried that something might happen at the hospital." +" And I really do want too get too the time where we don't have too wear masks anymore, even if everyone around me is wearing one. I live in a state with 70 percent 1 dose, and my area specifically has a 76 percent 1 dose rate. For me masks make my gender dysphoria worse and I get misgendered more often.","And I really do want too get too the time where we don't have too wear masks anymore, even if everyone around me is wearing one." +" Breakthrough cases are supposed to be 1 in 500, what are the odds of 3 of them in one household? Long story short, this morning I woke up with a scratchy throat with some mucus buildup, did a rapid antigen test, showed positive within 10 minutes. I know that we have the best protection we can currently get against this virus and that in theory we should be ok however I'm just afraid of brushing off this virus as a minor thing because loads of people have called this virus ""a bad cold"" or ""just the flu"" only to end up in hospitals or way worse you know? In the end I feel like having the vaccine made no difference to our family being infected because we got it anyways. She's the first one to bring the virus in our house from her school, my parents tested positive last Friday, I've been trying to isolate in my room while wearing a mask when outside my room and avoiding as much contact as possible. Long story short, this morning I woke up with a scratchy throat with some mucus buildup, did a rapid antigen test, showed positive within 10 minutes. I'm both anxious and disappointed at the same time. I'm disappointed because I build up this image in my head of the vaccine as a COVID shield that makes you really resistant to COVID and that it's super hard to get infected with it.","Breakthrough cases are supposed to be 1 in 500, what are the odds of 3 of them in one household?" + I'm getting tested later today. I'm just a little unnerved. I'm getting tested later today.,I'm getting tested later today. I'm just a little unnerved. +" But I'll be honest... I'm nervous. Co-worker's kiddo tested positive (bless her) they aren't vaccinated. We also have a NP coming in today who will assess the situation. No one has shown any symptoms, except for the kiddo, who is feeling like she has the flu.",But I'll be honest... I'm nervous. +" I already feel guilty and angry about this whole thing. After getting an answer that was ""yes, I think you have a cold, but you have to stay home until the PCR comes back"", I am very stressed out over social rejection at school after I ""exposed"" people should this thing come back positive. Idk what the chances are of it coming back positive at this point?! After getting an answer that was ""yes, I think you have a cold, but you have to stay home until the PCR comes back"", I am very stressed out over social rejection at school after I ""exposed"" people should this thing come back positive. I have had an obvious cold for 5 days now (from a sore throat to coughing up green mucus), and I went to school yesterday since I had a mask on and only had a runny nose.",I already feel guilty and angry about this whole thing. +" I understand this is extremely risky since it's a close contact sports, so I'm just trying to weight my options here. I do not mind wear my mask when I play, so with that, do you guys have any recommendation on COVID protective masks for sports ? I was considering masks with valves and 5 layer filters, but all the comments said they don't really protect against COVID. What are your thoughts? I do not mind wear my mask when I play, so with that, do you guys have any recommendation on COVID protective masks for sports ? I really want to get back into playing indoor basketball again, but it really makes me reconsider seeing that no one wears a mask on the court.","I understand this is extremely risky since it's a close contact sports, so I'm just trying to weight my options here." + They even told me I have to cancel my Florida trip in December despite already agreeing I could go. I dont know what to do anymore or how to talk to them. Many businesses arent requiring masks anymore here nor is there a mandate to require vaccination to enter a business. Anytime I go anywhere or meet anyone the first thing they can ask is was I wearing a mask and did they require proof of vaccination to enter?,They even told me I have to cancel my Florida trip in December despite already agreeing I could go. I dont know what to do anymore or how to talk to them. +" Whilst I'm ok with being infected, being young and fully vaccinated, I absolutely do not want to get my family infected. My intention is to immediately go to a hotel near the airport and isolate for two days. Whilst I'm ok with being infected, being young and fully vaccinated, I absolutely do not want to get my family infected.","Whilst I'm ok with being infected, being young and fully vaccinated, I absolutely do not want to get my family infected." +" Now I can't tell if this is totally safe or a super reckless decision. I'm considering going but standing outside of the crowd. I'm going with a friend who will definitely be in the mosh pit area and the idea of leaving them and standing on the sidelines really doesn't sound fun, but I'm kind of terrified of Delta at this point so am considering it. When I got the tickets Delta wasn't really a concern yet and I felt like outdoor with everyone vaccinated would make it 100 percent safe. When I got the tickets Delta wasn't really a concern yet and I felt like outdoor with everyone vaccinated would make it 100 percent safe.",Now I can't tell if this is totally safe or a super reckless decision. I'm considering going but standing outside of the crowd. + The only thing that bugs me is how Covid causes so many symptoms shared by practically everything else. I'm tired of getting tested every time I don't feel good. So ever since I've been soooo paranoid about getting it again. Especially since I live with immunocompromised people. But I'm not seeing is any mention of is whether those who are vaxxed have any damage such as myocarditis or anything else that happens with those unvaxxed or if it exacerbates problems for those who got Covid a previous time. I'm tired of getting tested every time I don't feel good. I had Covid in October of last year and my first symptom was sneezing.,The only thing that bugs me is how Covid causes so many symptoms shared by practically everything else. I'm tired of getting tested every time I don't feel good. +" I went this morning for a PCR test (results already came back negative), the person administering my test had the mask not fully around her nose, her nostrils were covered but it was getting close to being underneath her nose. it is a bit irresponsible and i was shocked she did not have more gear on other than a regular surgical mask. what are the odds i would catch covid from her given the fact she was possibly exposed to positive patients? it is a bit irresponsible and i was shocked she did not have more gear on other than a regular surgical mask. I went this morning for a PCR test (results already came back negative), the person administering my test had the mask not fully around her nose, her nostrils were covered but it was getting close to being underneath her nose. i made an appointment to get tested because i have a dentist appointment Friday and do not want to pass anything along to my dentist. i am a fully vaccinated 25 year old with a lot of covid anxiety - i get tested pretty regularly and have had symptoms but cant tell if its a cold or anxiety.","I went this morning for a PCR test (results already came back negative), the person administering my test had the mask not fully around her nose, her nostrils were covered but it was getting close to being underneath her nose. it is a bit irresponsible and i was shocked she did not have more gear on other than a regular surgical mask." +" I've had a gradual onset of typical cold symptoms starting Monday (sinus pain/pressure, congestion, sore throat, sneezing, and a mild cough) and I'm starting to get really worried about it potentially being Covid. I'm considering getting a Covid test whenever possible, but I'm really scared that the test might end up positive. I've had a gradual onset of typical cold symptoms starting Monday (sinus pain/pressure, congestion, sore throat, sneezing, and a mild cough) and I'm starting to get really worried about it potentially being Covid. I'm considering getting a Covid test whenever possible, but I'm really scared that the test might end up positive.","I've had a gradual onset of typical cold symptoms starting Monday (sinus pain/pressure, congestion, sore throat, sneezing, and a mild cough) and I'm starting to get really worried about it potentially being Covid. I'm considering getting a Covid test whenever possible, but I'm really scared that the test might end up positive." +" I really need to hear any hopeful words right now because the mood in our city is beyond dire. We are currently at our absolute worst point since the pandemic started. I am feeling so defeated right now, although I am fully vaxxed so its some comfort to be protected. Unfortunately, due to the bungled vaccine rollout in our country as well as the Delta variant that reputation has been destroyed in 2021. Today we got 1435 cases, which I know if you're from America or Europe you might roll your eyes at us and think this number is tiny, but to us this is huge and unbelievably demoralising. But there is a huge fear of the hospitals being overrun here when we open up, of cases and possibly deaths skyrocketing and having to go back into lockdown even at high vaccination rates. Can someone give me something to hope for, something that can help me be even a bit positive about the future? Thanks.",I really need to hear any hopeful words right now because the mood in our city is beyond dire. +" She had a fever and a heavy cough for a whole week, but the nursing home decided to not test her, because ""tests don't work with vaccinated people"" (what?!). They only tested her now because there was another suspected case. We got through this whole pandemic without anyone in my family getting sick. She had a fever and a heavy cough for a whole week, but the nursing home decided to not test her, because ""tests don't work with vaccinated people"" (what?!). I don't believe it. We got through this whole pandemic without anyone in my family getting sick.","She had a fever and a heavy cough for a whole week, but the nursing home decided to not test her, because ""tests don't work with vaccinated people"" (what?!)." + it kills me to see that covid testing in areas around me cost $120+ PER TEST without insurance - this shouldn't be a service to pay for in the middle of the pandemic. i'm so frustrated and hurt. i'm saving up to make absolutely sure i can afford to get tested before and after an upcoming trip and planning to cancel everything if things go south. it kills me to see that covid testing in areas around me cost $120+ PER TEST without insurance - this shouldn't be a service to pay for in the middle of the pandemic. i'm saving up to make absolutely sure i can afford to get tested before and after an upcoming trip and planning to cancel everything if things go south.,it kills me to see that covid testing in areas around me cost $120+ PER TEST without insurance - this shouldn't be a service to pay for in the middle of the pandemic. i'm so frustrated and hurt. +" What are the chances cigarette smoke can infect me? Im double vaccinated but live and work with high risk individuals so now Im worried. I couldnt tell if it was coming from inside the house I was walking by or what, so I kept walking straight, and soon the scent was very strong and I looked to my right and see a guy smoking on the back of his truck only about 6-7 feet away from me. Now Im freaking out that his smoke could transmit Covid to me because I definitely inhaled it. Im double vaccinated but live and work with high risk individuals so now Im worried. Now Im freaking out that his smoke could transmit Covid to me because I definitely inhaled it.",What are the chances cigarette smoke can infect me? Im double vaccinated but live and work with high risk individuals so now Im worried. +" This was quite possibly my worst fear, since she never got vaccinated. She isn't antivax or anything like that, me and my sister got all the neccessary vaccinations children get, it's just about how quickly the covid vaccine was made. Or so she said. I would greatly appreciate some tips on how to make her feel better, since I'm really worried about her. I really really don't want her to have any complications. It came back positive. Now that it's around midnight, her fever came back, so I gave her some painkillers and she is now sleeping.","This was quite possibly my worst fear, since she never got vaccinated. She isn't antivax or anything like that, me and my sister got all the neccessary vaccinations children get, it's just about how quickly the covid vaccine was made. Or so she said." +" I wonder if I can wash-up, KN95-up, and then sort / fold the family's clothes like usual. (I could probably put a 'do not wear for XX hours' note on them!) Anybody have any knowledge on this? I tested positive and have some symptoms, although mild.","I wonder if I can wash-up, KN95-up, and then sort / fold the family's clothes like usual. (I could probably put a 'do not wear for XX hours' note on them!)" +" I will not feel comfortable touching anything from the outside world. My brain just wont let me, Ill feel absolutely dirty and HAVE to wash my hands. I just wanted to ask, if anyone knows, the likelihood of me getting Covid from a contaminated surface even if Im fully vaccinated. *Im hoping reading peoples thoughts will either justify my paranoia or help me in getting over this irritating feeling of always being dirty. Lately it has been due to my thinking Ill get covid from touching a contaminated surface (My brain still views it how we all did at the beginning of the pandemic). I have OCD/ am a germaphobe , ever since Covid hit it got worse.","I will not feel comfortable touching anything from the outside world. My brain just wont let me, Ill feel absolutely dirty and HAVE to wash my hands." +" Also read one source saying the vaccine is effective against omicron while another said it's useless, which scares me since I have both vaccines and am due for a booster next month. But I feel like I'm selfish for being happy when we're still in a deadly pandemic. Also read one source saying the vaccine is effective against omicron while another said it's useless, which scares me since I have both vaccines and am due for a booster next month. I had covid back in spring and I was lucky that it was mild, I know many others are not so lucky. tl;dr I just feel so tired of trying to have hope that the pandemic is starting to improve, or feeling guilty about finding some sort of joy in my life after years of depression when many others don't have that.","Also read one source saying the vaccine is effective against omicron while another said it's useless, which scares me since I have both vaccines and am due for a booster next month." +" Just how certain is it that the booster wont make me feel more sick as the second shot, to the point of affecting tinnitus? And meanwhile, the thing that complicates things for me on a personal level is that my tinnitus feels like it has gotten worse. Ive already taken the vaccine (pfizer) and second dose as intended, because many months ago the risks of pulmonary and circulatory damage was way more dangerous to me than a possible increase in tinnitus that Id habituated to.","Just how certain is it that the booster wont make me feel more sick as the second shot, to the point of affecting tinnitus?" +" My husband wants to go to Mass. So now husband says if he cant go to Mass son cant go to game. They have said it could be 6 months to a year before Im over the damage. Unfortunately, in October (pre-Covid) we bought tickets to a basketball game (Suns v Warriors) as a Christmas present for our son. Husband blabbed, claiming he didnt know it was a surprise (Christmas present?). My husband wants to go to Mass. So now husband says if he cant go to Mass son cant go to game.",My husband wants to go to Mass. So now husband says if he cant go to Mass son cant go to game. +" My brother-in-law is flying out from another state today and going to a holiday party at work. Then on Friday, he's supposed to fly up and visit us until Monday. Then on Tuesday, my husband and I are supposed to drive up and spend a week with my family. I just want to spend Christmas with my family. :( I wasn't thinking about this much until just a few days ago and I've been having covid-related nightmares the past couple of nights. Then on Tuesday, my husband and I are supposed to drive up and spend a week with my family. I just want to spend Christmas with my family. :(","My brother-in-law is flying out from another state today and going to a holiday party at work. Then on Friday, he's supposed to fly up and visit us until Monday. Then on Tuesday, my husband and I are supposed to drive up and spend a week with my family." +" If we go to my Aunt's home for the Christmas holiday with my cousin, her husband, and their two kids and we come home, we should be safe right? If we go to my Aunt's home for the Christmas holiday with my cousin, her husband, and their two kids and we come home, we should be safe right? I was boosted with the 3 vaccines of , as well as my Senior Citizen folks in September (76 years old and 67 respectively).","If we go to my Aunt's home for the Christmas holiday with my cousin, her husband, and their two kids and we come home, we should be safe right?" +" Do I have cold symptoms or COVID, am not sure. My mouth open for that long with no mask, but everybody else in the office wore one. I had a 2-hour dental procedure to fix a broken tooth. Then the next day had a sore throat, cough, and congestion. I'm supposed to go back to have the tooth finished in a few weeks, but now I'm scared.","Do I have cold symptoms or COVID, am not sure." +" Sure, I'll get my vaccine and boosters and whatnot, but the powers that be will continue to find ways to ruin everything for me, just as they're doing right now, including forcing online university, online work, and just making my efforts to improve my life utterly in vain. I thought that the restrictions announced yesterday (50% capacity limit with 1000+ people in a venue) wouldn't dent my plans to meetup with family and friends over the holidays, but after hearing the news of more ""circuit-breaker"" measures being considered it just made me think that this is pretty much what we'll have to do in the foreseeable winters, even if we have all the protection in the world from vaccines. Nothing I've done has mattered, I feel like by the time we're truly beyond this, my youth (the years I should have spent meeting people and maybe finding love) will be done and dusted. I thought that the restrictions announced yesterday (50% capacity limit with 1000+ people in a venue) wouldn't dent my plans to meetup with family and friends over the holidays, but after hearing the news of more ""circuit-breaker"" measures being considered it just made me think that this is pretty much what we'll have to do in the foreseeable winters, even if we have all the protection in the world from vaccines. Sure, I'll get my vaccine and boosters and whatnot, but the powers that be will continue to find ways to ruin everything for me, just as they're doing right now, including forcing online university, online work, and just making my efforts to improve my life utterly in vain.","Sure, I'll get my vaccine and boosters and whatnot, but the powers that be will continue to find ways to ruin everything for me, just as they're doing right now, including forcing online university, online work, and just making my efforts to improve my life utterly in vain." + Should I seize the travel opportunity and get it? I read that its recommended to get the booster 24-26 weeks but wanted to check if someone got it at 24 weeks and how did it go? I have an opportunity to go to the US on Tuesday and it will be 24 exact weeks since my second dose.,Should I seize the travel opportunity and get it? +" So I just want to ask you guys - what are some other good experts that you recommend getting information from? So the past few months I've been doing well and avoided Reddit and other Covid news, and my mental health improved during that time, but since news broke about Omicron, my Reddit/doomscrolling obsession came back full force. Because of this, I'm deciding that a better approach may be to just refer to well-established experts in order to stay up to date on Covid. There's been so many times I was reading a news article or a Reddit thread and felt tears welling up in my eyes, but could not stop as my irrational mind feared I'd then fall into a delusional slumber.",So I just want to ask you guys - what are some other good experts that you recommend getting information from? +" I can't find reliable information online, I want to know how long after contracting COVID will my SO test negative. PCR can detect COVID up to two months after recovering but I haven't found information about antigen.","I can't find reliable information online, I want to know how long after contracting COVID will my SO test negative." +" I guess what I want to know is, has anyone else here had a fever last a week or more after getting the booster? I guess what I want to know is, has anyone else here had a fever last a week or more after getting the booster? I got the booster last Tuesday (previous shots also , and I am still experiencing side effects: headache, fever, brain fog.","I guess what I want to know is, has anyone else here had a fever last a week or more after getting the booster?" +" The staggered nature of our symptoms/test results is whats causing the uncertainty around what best practices should be here and we want to make sure were being safe. Is it safe for our dogs to be near us, or do we need to find alternative care for them temporarily?",The staggered nature of our symptoms/test results is whats causing the uncertainty around what best practices should be here and we want to make sure were being safe. +" Masks freak me out because every time I see someone/a group of people/everyone wearing it, I just get reminded of that day, that moment, that guy who assaulted me, over and over again and I have to relive it no matter how much I try not to think about it. All these new variants aren't helping my phobia and I don't know how much longer I can handle reliving the worst moment of my life every day. Masks freak me out because every time I see someone/a group of people/everyone wearing it, I just get reminded of that day, that moment, that guy who assaulted me, over and over again and I have to relive it no matter how much I try not to think about it. I developed a phobia of face masks after getting sexually assaulted and that happened only a few months before the lockdowns started so it wasn't a long time before I had to deal with them.","Masks freak me out because every time I see someone/a group of people/everyone wearing it, I just get reminded of that day, that moment, that guy who assaulted me, over and over again and I have to relive it no matter how much I try not to think about it." +" So I ask my fellow sufferers of covid anxiety, how do you chill TF out? Then on Sunday he got a notification that there was an outbreak at his work so he took a rapid test and it was positive. So I ask my fellow sufferers of covid anxiety, how do you chill TF out? Its now Thursday and its been 4 days since our last exposure, 6 days since our first exposure, and we are fine.","So I ask my fellow sufferers of covid anxiety, how do you chill TF out?" +" Please tell me if Im being over dramatic and have no reason to be concerned Now Im worried Ill end up positive as soon as I arrive because of this interaction. All of us were masked, except the one who coughed kept lowering his mask under his nose Should I be concerned? Now Im worried Ill end up positive as soon as I arrive because of this interaction.",Please tell me if Im being over dramatic and have no reason to be concerned +" If the Omicron is worse, then those South Africa Scientists lied to us. And I bet there will be more variants for many years to come. I hope I work on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, because I feel like not celebrating a new year that will be as bad as 2020 and 2021. I hope I work on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, because I feel like not celebrating a new year that will be as bad as 2020 and 2021. Just for that, there is no hope for the end of the pandemic next year. Then I guess I have no choice, but I'm giving up hope if the Omicron is worse as Delta and there will be no end of the pandemic for the whole decade.","If the Omicron is worse, then those South Africa Scientists lied to us." + Is he crazy ? Is he doing harm to himself by doing this ? .Yes a 4th vaccine shot to boost up his antibodies. Is he crazy ? Is he doing harm to himself by doing this ? He monitors his antibody levels and to make a long story short he took a 4th shot because his antibodies dropped considerably and he just tested.,Is he crazy ? Is he doing harm to himself by doing this ? +" Ive heard everything from the variant being less severe and milder but being far more contagious, to it being much more contagious in just as bad as Delta. Does anybody know if there is any good news out there relating to this new variant? Does anybody know if there is any good news out there relating to this new variant?","Ive heard everything from the variant being less severe and milder but being far more contagious, to it being much more contagious in just as bad as Delta." + Were gonna be at a restaurant tho and there will be other people so Im not too sure if its still safe to go with Omicron taking over would be really unfortunate to get it before the holidays Just wondering if people are going to be gathering this holiday season? Were gonna be at a restaurant tho and there will be other people so Im not too sure if its still safe to go with Omicron taking over would be really unfortunate to get it before the holidays,Were gonna be at a restaurant tho and there will be other people so Im not too sure if its still safe to go with Omicron taking over would be really unfortunate to get it before the holidays +" This honestly all feels so goddamn insane to me this is the SECOND holiday season where Covid is in the background lurking as a threat like why? What the fuck was this all for? Can all just get this fucking virus and go home? Ugh. Is omicron endgame or the end? Regardless, it looks everyone and their grandmas is getting Covid tonight in NYC/DC.. so were just kind of dumbfounded. This honestly all feels so goddamn insane to me this is the SECOND holiday season where Covid is in the background lurking as a threat like why? Everyone is losing their g-d minds on Twitter. Is omicron endgame or the end? I have a generalized anxiety disorder so Im pretty sure the worst (and slightly probable) outcome is that my family comes down with some sickness before they fly out.",This honestly all feels so goddamn insane to me this is the SECOND holiday season where Covid is in the background lurking as a threat like why? What the fuck was this all for? Can all just get this fucking virus and go home? Ugh. + Im just concerned that with my two doses of Covishield and my chemo treatments that I would be at increased risk for Omicron (and no Im not reading people like Eric Ding); just have concerns. Im just concerned that with my two doses of Covishield and my chemo treatments that I would be at increased risk for Omicron (and no Im not reading people like Eric Ding); just have concerns.,Im just concerned that with my two doses of Covishield and my chemo treatments that I would be at increased risk for Omicron (and no Im not reading people like Eric Ding); just have concerns. + Im so anxious about omicron because hardly anyone has boosters yet though. Im a wreck over the inevitably it seems of getting covid when I spent the last 2 years freaking out about getting covid. Im a wreck over the inevitably it seems of getting covid when I spent the last 2 years freaking out about getting covid. Im so anxious about omicron because hardly anyone has boosters yet though. We were looking so close and my province worked so hard getting to where we are with vaccination.,Im so anxious about omicron because hardly anyone has boosters yet though. + Which continued all of day two and now into day three Im still weak and having joint pain. How long will this last? Which continued all of day two and now into day three Im still weak and having joint pain. How long will this last?,Which continued all of day two and now into day three Im still weak and having joint pain. How long will this last? + How long is the fevers usually lasting in children with this. How long is the fevers usually lasting in children with this. I get them to break but they just keep coming back. I figured surely that it would be about over for them by now.,How long is the fevers usually lasting in children with this. +" The government excuses today at the press meeting included ""well it wasn't so bad wjth Delta so we didn't expect this with Omicron!!!"" The government refusing to support the healthcare enough till it gets to this state, vaccines are not enough on their own. If this was th last winter we'd spend like this I would handle it much better, as most of my fear is coming from this being a yearly thing indefinitely, but it feels more and more like it will keep happening. They could have prepared the healthcare system for winter. They knew variants would come. The government excuses today at the press meeting included ""well it wasn't so bad wjth Delta so we didn't expect this with Omicron!!!"" Sure omicron itself couldn't specifically be predicted, but they knew new variants would come, and they knew winter numbers would rise, and they did nothing till it got to almost lockdown level of bad. They knew variants would come. I am so angry and it is hard to cope with, how can I not believe this will continue every winter for years when this is how it is being handled? Sure omicron itself couldn't specifically be predicted, but they knew new variants would come, and they knew winter numbers would rise, and they did nothing till it got to almost lockdown level of bad. If this was th last winter we'd spend like this I would handle it much better, as most of my fear is coming from this being a yearly thing indefinitely, but it feels more and more like it will keep happening.","The government excuses today at the press meeting included ""well it wasn't so bad wjth Delta so we didn't expect this with Omicron!!!""" + Should I let her go in there with them since she tested positive? My 5 year old was testing negative until today and she just tested positive. She's wanting to now go hang out with her sisters since we've been confined to our rooms. Family of 5 started testing positive Monday night/Tuesday morning.,Should I let her go in there with them since she tested positive? +" In fact, cases in NJ are almost matching last winters peak and I wouldnt be surprised if it goes above that and then some. Cases skyrocketing like never before, testing lines around the blockCovid shitshow doesnt even begin to describe it. We may have a high vaccination rate working in our favor, but we also have a high population density working against our favor. Cases skyrocketing like never before, testing lines around the blockCovid shitshow doesnt even begin to describe it.","In fact, cases in NJ are almost matching last winters peak and I wouldnt be surprised if it goes above that and then some." +" My dad is the only person I know who is not vaccinated, but not just that- he refuses to get covid tested as well. He actually lied and said he got tested when he really didn't. Realistically I know I wouldn't be severely ill if I got covid (vaccinated, 21 and healthy) but I'm absolutely terrified of getting a mild case and having it develop into long-haul covid. Another option is for my mom to come over to my apartment, without my dad, but at the same time I feel guilty for leaving him alone on Christmas. He actually lied and said he got tested when he really didn't. He claims covid testing ""puts something in your body."" He even refuses at-home testing. I have tried literally everything to convince him to get vaccinated and tested. He's been sick this past week, but I don't know with what. Realistically I know I wouldn't be severely ill if I got covid (vaccinated, 21 and healthy) but I'm absolutely terrified of getting a mild case and having it develop into long-haul covid.","My dad is the only person I know who is not vaccinated, but not just that- he refuses to get covid tested as well." +" Lucky those who lived through them, unfortunately I had the misfortune of being born in a shitty time, in a shitty country and a shitty world. I have accepted that the restrictions are forever and I'll die alone working shitty jobs that enrich the already rich and barely allow me to get fed. At this point I don't care anymore, I hate everything. I hate China. I hate my country. I hate my country's government. They can all burn for me. The rich are destroying the environment, democracy in Western countries is going to shit, the economy is becoming more and more unfair and ruthless and the wealth is more and more badly distributed, the pandemic does not seem to be even remotely resolving, China is becoming more and more powerful and Facebook and social media are ruining humanity. The rich are destroying the environment, democracy in Western countries is going to shit, the economy is becoming more and more unfair and ruthless and the wealth is more and more badly distributed, the pandemic does not seem to be even remotely resolving, China is becoming more and more powerful and Facebook and social media are ruining humanity. I have accepted that the restrictions are forever and I'll die alone working shitty jobs that enrich the already rich and barely allow me to get fed.","Lucky those who lived through them, unfortunately I had the misfortune of being born in a shitty time, in a shitty country and a shitty world." +" There's so much stress and stigma around getting COVID and all the logistics are so difficult. I just want to relax and enjoy the holidays but it's another year of worrying and unknown. But it was SO stressful to go through the testing and not knowing where to get a test and not knowing what I should do or if my husband should stay with me and having to wear a mask at home when he was around and not knowing how to tell my friends or family that I'd seen and not knowing how far back I should go to tell people and not knowing exactly where I got it in the first place... I thought my anxiety was better after working on my mental state for years, but I feel like I'm back at square 1.",There's so much stress and stigma around getting COVID and all the logistics are so difficult. + It seems like I can't go one day without having covid or politics shoved down my throat. I want to think my life will get better in 2022 but with all the bad stuff happening now I can't really believe that. It seems like I can't go one day without having covid or politics shoved down my throat. I want to think my life will get better in 2022 but with all the bad stuff happening now I can't really believe that.,It seems like I can't go one day without having covid or politics shoved down my throat. +" I don't understand what the endgame of this virus is supposed to be if it's gonna evade vaccines and we're gonna have to lock down every winter (I'm in Ontario, Canada for context). I don't understand what the endgame of this virus is supposed to be if it's gonna evade vaccines and we're gonna have to lock down every winter (I'm in Ontario, Canada for context).","I don't understand what the endgame of this virus is supposed to be if it's gonna evade vaccines and we're gonna have to lock down every winter (I'm in Ontario, Canada for context)." + So I'm freaking out at this point (right now) thinking I wasted all that effort all that time quarantining and I could end up sick over this stupid decision and one truly sh!##y band. Absolutely packed the place. The second band (which was horrible btw) kept encouraging crowd surfing and moshing and it went nuts. I did just lose my best friend earlier this year to Covid. So I'm freaking out at this point (right now) thinking I wasted all that effort all that time quarantining and I could end up sick over this stupid decision and one truly sh!##y band.,So I'm freaking out at this point (right now) thinking I wasted all that effort all that time quarantining and I could end up sick over this stupid decision and one truly sh!##y band. + Then comes Omicron. I wanna surrender. This variant is something else. We were very hopeful on the return to normal and the few places that had mandates or restrictions were going to lift them sooner or later thanks to boosters. Is it bad that I want Delta to win this battle and for Omicron to go away ASAP?,Then comes Omicron. I wanna surrender. This variant is something else. +" &#x200B; In short, do I have full vaccine protection or do I need to take yet another shot because I waited 5 months between shots? &#x200B; In short, do I have full vaccine protection or do I need to take yet another shot because I waited 5 months between shots? Did the effects of the first shot end during those 5 months?","&#x200B; In short, do I have full vaccine protection or do I need to take yet another shot because I waited 5 months between shots?" +" So now I'm trying to get a third that's not available and this bullshit seems like such a waste of time. NOW local regulations have changed it to 5 months, I tried to rebook and call pharmacies and now nothing is available. Sona pparently the 2 vaccines I've taken are basically useless?",So now I'm trying to get a third that's not available and this bullshit seems like such a waste of time. + Should I get my vaccine early? Is there any drawbacks? Now in about 60 days from now Omicron is going to be wild. Should I get my vaccine early? Now in about 60 days from now Omicron is going to be wild.,Should I get my vaccine early? Is there any drawbacks? +" So, when the virus mutates, is it reasonable to suppose that it might have found ways to transmit through fomites or food? But whenever a new variant comes out, I wonder if we need to reconsider whether or not the virus might be spreading through other avenues as well.","So, when the virus mutates, is it reasonable to suppose that it might have found ways to transmit through fomites or food?" +" I know my risk tolerance is much lower than most, as I've had a stroke, kidney failure, and have an autoimmune condition. I just want to cry because I feel trapped and like I have to attend these events or else I'll upset everyone, and that everyone will think I'm overreacting. I just want to cry because I feel trapped and like I have to attend these events or else I'll upset everyone, and that everyone will think I'm overreacting. I love Christmas and being with family so much, but I'm so scared and just want to stay at home curled up and have a safe, cozy Christmas with my puppy. I know my risk tolerance is much lower than most, as I've had a stroke, kidney failure, and have an autoimmune condition.","I know my risk tolerance is much lower than most, as I've had a stroke, kidney failure, and have an autoimmune condition." +" I think that maybe 98% of us are going to acquire the infection regardless of vaccination status and there is no way to stop it. I think that the government public health authorities aren't being honest with us about the nature of the virus. Maybe the goal shouldn't be to prevent infections, but to prevent serious illness.",I think that maybe 98% of us are going to acquire the infection regardless of vaccination status and there is no way to stop it. +" My major requires me to study abroad so I know the topic of vaccination will come up soon and I just need some tools on how to approach the subject without possibly losing contact with my parents. My mom is a very smart woman, multiple masters, lots of time in higher education, so I am just so confused on how she's gotten sucked into these insane conspiracy theories. I need help telling my parents that I'm vaccinated. Has anyone else gone through this or know how to approach the convo logically?",My major requires me to study abroad so I know the topic of vaccination will come up soon and I just need some tools on how to approach the subject without possibly losing contact with my parents. + In April of this year and I finally was able to go out bc I got vaccinated everything felt like it was going back to normal of course since omicron and delta is around he is going back to being controlling ways. Its getting to the point where Im starting to dislike him. This isnt the same man who raised me. My mother and him would get into shouting matches every week bc he would force her to wash her hands after touching her face or when she bringing in stuff and the item would accidentally touch her clothes. Its getting to the point where Im starting to dislike him.,In April of this year and I finally was able to go out bc I got vaccinated everything felt like it was going back to normal of course since omicron and delta is around he is going back to being controlling ways. +" But, the news networks are so irresponsible and I think the American scientists are very unprofessional> What's taking them so long? What's taking them so long? And yet the news networks are being very irresponsible making fear mongering people and the next thing you'll know that it might create another lockdown, which will not happen this time. Yes, the pandemic will end. Okay, I know this Omicron is mild and it will peak next month, but the problem is, the American scientists is still searching data of the Omicron and refused to admitted that the Omicron is good news. And yet the news networks are being very irresponsible making fear mongering people and the next thing you'll know that it might create another lockdown, which will not happen this time.","But, the news networks are so irresponsible and I think the American scientists are very unprofessional> What's taking them so long?" +" My situation being risking what is *probably* my certain death in pursuit of earning less than nine dollars an hour. Maskless kids are common, coughing without covering their mouths then touching the displays. (76lbs underweight and anemic) When I get sick, I get *siiiick*. I was also recently taken off my parents health insurance, so if I get a particularly bad case of Rona, Ill just have to die because Ill never be able to afford hospitalization. I know I have to work, but its getting really, really hard to convince myself to show up and actually *risk my life* for $9/hr. I just want someone to tell me my fears are valid and that Im not a weenie for being worried about my situation. Its awful and I just want to quit, but I cant and I feel trapped. I have to take used games and consoles from strangers who might have kept them in a house with five sick individuals for all I know. Its terrifying. Im scheduled for forty more hours this week, which Im thankful for because hooray money, but horrified at the potential consequences.",My situation being risking what is *probably* my certain death in pursuit of earning less than nine dollars an hour. +" I have discussed the dangers and have pleaded with my father not to go, but we haven't been to my siblings since COVID started and he hasn't seen his grandchildren and yearns to spend time with them over the holiday, so is determined to go despite the risks. The problem is with this scenario is that my father would need to come with me (I am his caretaker) but I would be worried sick that he would get COVID from me on the long five hour drive back home. I am worried sick about this and would appreciate any advice or guidance others may have regarding this terrible predicament. I know it is imperative to receive immediate treatment when a person is high risk so am concerned about making the long trip home.","I have discussed the dangers and have pleaded with my father not to go, but we haven't been to my siblings since COVID started and he hasn't seen his grandchildren and yearns to spend time with them over the holiday, so is determined to go despite the risks." +" Anything to keep this feeling of dieing inside and my youth being devoured by this at bay. Everything is acting like hes hinting at new restrictions, which in addition to the science-disregarding mask mandate my state has placed on, would fully crack my mind like a walnut. Everything is acting like hes hinting at new restrictions, which in addition to the science-disregarding mask mandate my state has placed on, would fully crack my mind like a walnut. Anything to keep this feeling of dieing inside and my youth being devoured by this at bay.",Anything to keep this feeling of dieing inside and my youth being devoured by this at bay. +" It will get better very soon, I can guarantee that. For those who are asking, at one point, governments will notice that restrictions and mask mandates are counterproductive for the vaccination effort, and that in future pandemics, governments will find a lot of anti-vaxxers who have rejected the vaccine because of the restrictions that the government is levying on the vaccinated, so to avoid this scenario, governments will lift these restrictions sooner than later. For those who are asking, at one point, governments will notice that restrictions and mask mandates are counterproductive for the vaccination effort, and that in future pandemics, governments will find a lot of anti-vaxxers who have rejected the vaccine because of the restrictions that the government is levying on the vaccinated, so to avoid this scenario, governments will lift these restrictions sooner than later. Last year, nothing was on the up, everything was negative, over 4k deaths per day, everything shut down, outdoor mask mandates everywhere, barely any people vaccinated, and so on. Now, this winter is better because we do not have most of last years craziness.","It will get better very soon, I can guarantee that." +" I dont have major holiday plans, but Im nervous to go into the grocery store because theres a good chance Im probably going to run into omicron one way or the other. I am obese, which puts me at high risk for COVID, but I am fairly young (24). I went to schedule a booster today, and nowhere within range has a booster dose that I need, which is exhausting. I stay masked wherever I go, but Im still experiencing pretty extreme anxiety and feeling like my vaccine is useless against this new variant.","I dont have major holiday plans, but Im nervous to go into the grocery store because theres a good chance Im probably going to run into omicron one way or the other." +" As soon as I heard about other countries (Israel) doing boosters, I went and got a booster beginning of August. I guess I am a bit worried now because I read that J&J basically offers no protection against Omicron. If you were in my position, would you consider getting another MRNA booster? I guess I am a bit worried now because I read that J&J basically offers no protection against Omicron.","As soon as I heard about other countries (Israel) doing boosters, I went and got a booster beginning of August." +" My main concern, however, is that I go and see my parents who are in their early 70s. I guess I am a bit worried now because I read that J&J basically offers no protection against Omicron. If you were in my position, would you consider getting another MRNA booster? I guess I am a bit worried now because I read that J&J basically offers no protection against Omicron.","My main concern, however, is that I go and see my parents who are in their early 70s." +" Can an antibody test give me any insight whatsoever as to whether I may have just had covid? Can they differentiate between the vax and natural immunity at all? And also, can they tell the levels of antibodies to know if I have a good level or protection or not? I regret not getting a second test but now too much time has passed that I'm sure I'm negative even if I had it. Can an antibody test give me any insight whatsoever as to whether I may have just had covid?","Can an antibody test give me any insight whatsoever as to whether I may have just had covid? Can they differentiate between the vax and natural immunity at all? And also, can they tell the levels of antibodies to know if I have a good level or protection or not?" +" I am NOT trying to scare anyone, but a good friend who is vaxxed and boosted and in her early 30s was hospitalized yesterday with the Omicron variant. I am starting to rethink my own holiday plans in light of this development, and I'm beginning to become worried about whether my university will be back in person next semester (part of me is hoping we're not, but then that means it'll be because things are worse). What I sincerely want for everyone reading is to have a safe, happy, careful holiday season that results in no illness, no undue stress, and no surprise visits to the ER.","I am NOT trying to scare anyone, but a good friend who is vaxxed and boosted and in her early 30s was hospitalized yesterday with the Omicron variant." + Yesterday I sent myself into a downwards spiral over this Omicron variant. I downloaded a blocker on my computer called Self Control and its the best. I brought myself to full tears and a breakdown. Yesterday I sent myself into a downwards spiral over this Omicron variant.,Yesterday I sent myself into a downwards spiral over this Omicron variant. +" Specifically, about the pandemic and its measures ever coming to an end. I have given up yesterday after the ontario government introduced new restrictions once again. I broke down, and am at the point where suicide may be my only way out. I have given up yesterday after the ontario government introduced new restrictions once again. Any fraction of hope that I may have had was dashed thanks to Omicron.","Specifically, about the pandemic and its measures ever coming to an end." +" There seems to be controversy over s words regarding masking on planes being permanent. Uh, no. The media is twisting his words around. Again. We are about to have a surge. There seems to be controversy over s words regarding masking on planes being permanent. Uh, no. The media is twisting his words around. We are about to have a surge. Of course now is not the time to revoke a mask mandate. After this surge passes perhaps.","There seems to be controversy over s words regarding masking on planes being permanent. Uh, no. The media is twisting his words around. Again." +" Do you think I'm still getting the full benefits of the booster even with no signs of any immune response? Now I know symptoms aren't always indicative of immune function but I can't help feeling like I'm not really protected? Got the one dose which absolutely destroyed me for 2 and a half days. Long story short, I had my booster last Thursday and I was prepared for a very rough time from the moment I exited the vaccine center. Do you think I'm still getting the full benefits of the booster even with no signs of any immune response? Now I know symptoms aren't always indicative of immune function but I can't help feeling like I'm not really protected?",Do you think I'm still getting the full benefits of the booster even with no signs of any immune response? + Who do I listen to and what data do I trust when nothing is consistent and/or makes sense? Who do I listen to and what data do I trust when nothing is consistent and/or makes sense?,Who do I listen to and what data do I trust when nothing is consistent and/or makes sense? +" Get told I'm wasting my life by not doing anything, blah blah blah I'm sure a lot of you have heard this same song and dance. To which I was like ""no mask, people unmasking to eat (I'm still 100% on masks got my good old KN95 real ones, as my family does wear them unless the town mandates it), with a sold out show. Now I used to love going to those back before Covid, some of my best memories are going to a midnight openings!! Get told I'm wasting my life by not doing anything, blah blah blah I'm sure a lot of you have heard this same song and dance. Anywho, as Omicron is making its rounds I was a little uneasy about going.","Get told I'm wasting my life by not doing anything, blah blah blah I'm sure a lot of you have heard this same song and dance." + She says I cannot see friends or go out places at all until this wave passes. My mom told me today she wants us to go back into lockdown mode due to the Omicron variant. She says I cannot see friends or go out places at all until this wave passes. Im extremely depressed now and trying to find a new therapist as my current one isnt working out. I have no motivation left and feel suicidal.,She says I cannot see friends or go out places at all until this wave passes. + When I was doing a choral performance this morning I learned that one of the brass players (who was masked otherwise when not playing and distanced) had tested positive. I feel more freaked out than ever despite being triple vaxxed. When I was doing a choral performance this morning I learned that one of the brass players (who was masked otherwise when not playing and distanced) had tested positive.,When I was doing a choral performance this morning I learned that one of the brass players (who was masked otherwise when not playing and distanced) had tested positive. +" Hi everyone, Ever since the Omicron variant has been announced and even though receive encouraging news that its mild, I kindve been doom scrolling a little bit to find out more good news about the Omicron, and I kindve realize, that didnt go well as I thought. So Im going to take break coming here in Reddit, but Ill be back next month to see we have better news than we have recently. Hi everyone, Ever since the Omicron variant has been announced and even though receive encouraging news that its mild, I kindve been doom scrolling a little bit to find out more good news about the Omicron, and I kindve realize, that didnt go well as I thought.","Hi everyone, Ever since the Omicron variant has been announced and even though receive encouraging news that its mild, I kindve been doom scrolling a little bit to find out more good news about the Omicron, and I kindve realize, that didnt go well as I thought." +" Is it possible that she still has COVID, and not have transmitted to any of us even though it's extremely unlikely? My (26M) SO (23F) tested positive for COVID thursday of last week. Or could she possibly have another virus, and tested positive somehow for COVID?","Is it possible that she still has COVID, and not have transmitted to any of us even though it's extremely unlikely?" +" Right now since boosters are being recommended only 6 months after the second I'm getting concerned that we'll need booster every half year or maybe even less than that. Masks make communication so much harder, people misgender me and I don't like how I look with a mask. Masks make communication so much harder, people misgender me and I don't like how I look with a mask. And then also on a abc news interview fauci said masks on airplanes will never go away which is really scary to me. When I was in Orlando last month it felt so liberating to not have to wear a mask and be fully glammed up with makeup.",Right now since boosters are being recommended only 6 months after the second I'm getting concerned that we'll need booster every half year or maybe even less than that. +" I am not here to spread conspiracy theory or any misinformation, but i am sick and tired of vaccine passport invading our medical privacy, i can barely tolerate this during a pandemic, but after WHO declared the pandemic over, our way of life including international travel, mask free lifes and no vaccine mandate for jobs should returned. I am not here to spread conspiracy theory or any misinformation, but i am sick and tired of vaccine passport invading our medical privacy, i can barely tolerate this during a pandemic, but after WHO declared the pandemic over, our way of life including international travel, mask free lifes and no vaccine mandate for jobs should returned. I am not here to spread conspiracy theory or any misinformation, but i am sick and tired of vaccine passport invading our medical privacy, i can barely tolerate this during a pandemic, but after WHO declared the pandemic over, our way of life including international travel, mask free lifes and no vaccine mandate for jobs should returned.","I am not here to spread conspiracy theory or any misinformation, but i am sick and tired of vaccine passport invading our medical privacy, i can barely tolerate this during a pandemic, but after WHO declared the pandemic over, our way of life including international travel, mask free lifes and no vaccine mandate for jobs should returned." + how can I find a balance? how can you all find a balance between keeping yourself informed and the anxiety? I like to keep myself informed about covid but at the same time there are some moments when I can't do that because I start having anxiety especially when I see the cases rising and rising. I like to keep myself informed about covid but at the same time there are some moments when I can't do that because I start having anxiety especially when I see the cases rising and rising. now I'm just reading the news once a week and it quite works.,how can I find a balance? how can you all find a balance between keeping yourself informed and the anxiety? +" Will this still be enough to offer them some protection against Omicron until they can get the booster? I have an older relative who received the first two does of at the beginning of this year, but has not yet gotten the booster. I have an older relative who received the first two does of at the beginning of this year, but has not yet gotten the booster.",Will this still be enough to offer them some protection against Omicron until they can get the booster? +" I then got my second jab (again ) in my home country. My home country refused to allow my proof of vaccination in my home country as legit; very frustrating. So I'm wondering - did my third jab, back in September, afford me any additional protection? Or was it just overkill - of, if it had given me any additional protection, perhaps it's all worn off by now? I'm in a queue now for my booster shot, but I may have to travel back to my home country because of yet another family problem - and with Omicron, and three long flights, I'm worried. I then got my second jab (again ) in my home country. My home country refused to allow my proof of vaccination in my home country as legit; very frustrating. So I'm wondering - did my third jab, back in September, afford me any additional protection? Or was it just overkill - of, if it had given me any additional protection, perhaps it's all worn off by now?",I then got my second jab (again ) in my home country. My home country refused to allow my proof of vaccination in my home country as legit; very frustrating. +" Does anyone suggest maybe 4 or 5 weeks instead of 3 or something like that or have any more knowledge on this aspect? I'm finally coming around to getting vaccinated for COVID (feels greaaat seeing the headline of a fellow 26 year old male dying from the vaccine, but I'm doing it anyway I guess) and I'm coming up on my second dose. Does anyone suggest maybe 4 or 5 weeks instead of 3 or something like that or have any more knowledge on this aspect? I'm finally coming around to getting vaccinated for COVID (feels greaaat seeing the headline of a fellow 26 year old male dying from the vaccine, but I'm doing it anyway I guess) and I'm coming up on my second dose.",Does anyone suggest maybe 4 or 5 weeks instead of 3 or something like that or have any more knowledge on this aspect? +" I have read that 3 doses of mRNA vaccines provide the best protection against Omicron, but would it be too much since I first had a J&J? I'm a bit worried about the Omicron variant so I'm evaluating my booster options. I have read that 3 doses of mRNA vaccines provide the best protection against Omicron, but would it be too much since I first had a J&J? Are there any dangers? I'm a bit worried about the Omicron variant so I'm evaluating my booster options.","I have read that 3 doses of mRNA vaccines provide the best protection against Omicron, but would it be too much since I first had a J&J?" +" Now, my question is... do you think it is safe for us to celebrate Christmas together? I should stress I do not live in their house, but I have an auto-immune disease, and doctors previously told me that if I get Covid, I would die. Would a test on the 24th detect potential Covid, or should I imperatively wait 10 days, and then have them take a test, before visiting them again. I should stress I do not live in their house, but I have an auto-immune disease, and doctors previously told me that if I get Covid, I would die.","Now, my question is... do you think it is safe for us to celebrate Christmas together?" +" I feel like such an asshole. I was so careful for over a year, but I let it slacken because it made my kid so happy to see his cousin... but it's that worth it for the potential longterm damage his body may sustain? Found out today his cousin was exposed to covid at school. Now we're waiting to hear back on their test results, meanwhile my husband is triple vaxxed, I have the first two shots but can't get the third now because of this exposure crap (was supposed to get it Thursday). My son is 2, he is not protected at all. I was so careful for over a year, but I let it slacken because it made my kid so happy to see his cousin... but it's that worth it for the potential longterm damage his body may sustain? Found out today his cousin was exposed to covid at school.","I feel like such an asshole. I was so careful for over a year, but I let it slacken because it made my kid so happy to see his cousin... but it's that worth it for the potential longterm damage his body may sustain?" +" Everyone is enjoying the event like including you like in years past. Covid isn't even on your mind as you have a wonderful evening at a joyous time of year. As you walk out the door to put on your mittens you find something else in your pocket. You pull it out and realize its a mask. ""Wow that was a weird, crazy and scary time."" You think as you put it back put your already out the door. Covid isn't even on your mind as you have a wonderful evening at a joyous time of year.",Everyone is enjoying the event like including you like in years past. Covid isn't even on your mind as you have a wonderful evening at a joyous time of year. + Just a crappy way to go into Christmas. Went to the ER and was told it was Conjunctivitis (pink eye) then I got to reading about how something like 3% of covid patients have it. It has ran through the entire family and I'm the last one to catch it. Went to the ER and was told it was Conjunctivitis (pink eye) then I got to reading about how something like 3% of covid patients have it.,Just a crappy way to go into Christmas. + I just want something normal and to feel normal and to not treat things outside the home as though its a threat. I just want something normal and to feel normal and to not treat things outside the home as though its a threat.,I just want something normal and to feel normal and to not treat things outside the home as though its a threat. +" So would there be any harm, or make a difference, if I took a booster instead of ? But I've been reading over and over that is incredibly ineffective against the omicron variant while is better. I also caught covid after my first dose and I'm sure that saved me from it triggering my viral induced asthma, and gave me antibodies.","So would there be any harm, or make a difference, if I took a booster instead of ?" + Looking if there is any tips on how to recover faster and avoid long covid. My mom came down with covid and I have been around her the past 2 days. Looking if there is any tips on how to recover faster and avoid long covid.,Looking if there is any tips on how to recover faster and avoid long covid. +" if she didnt get sick because of my dad, and was exposed to him consistently, is it likely that she wont get infected by me, either? shes mid-50s and has some underlying health conditions and i just really would hate to see her hit hard by this. shes mid-50s and has some underlying health conditions and i just really would hate to see her hit hard by this. if she didnt get sick because of my dad, and was exposed to him consistently, is it likely that she wont get infected by me, either?","if she didnt get sick because of my dad, and was exposed to him consistently, is it likely that she wont get infected by me, either?" + My father is my best friend and I feel an immense amount of guilt on my shoulders because I probably was the one who got him sick. My father is my best friend and I feel an immense amount of guilt on my shoulders because I probably was the one who got him sick. I quarantined in our families basement and was praying that I wouldnt get anyone in my family sick. If anyone could provide me with some reassuring words I would really love that.. My friends have dropped off the face of the earth and havent even checked to see how Im doing so I feel very alone right now.,My father is my best friend and I feel an immense amount of guilt on my shoulders because I probably was the one who got him sick. +" Is there any basis to my fears or are these shots actually safe? Im very concerned that this immune response is damaging long term. I am not convinced that everyone needs to continue to take these shots, and everyone that does have more long lasting or severe side effects should avoid these shots. Is there any basis to my fears or are these shots actually safe? This time around, I have developed some pain near my rib cage which Im assuming is near one of my axiallary lymph nodes. Im very concerned that this immune response is damaging long term.",Is there any basis to my fears or are these shots actually safe? +" I've been asking around as to whether we should get boosters or not and i keep getting mixed answers. I kept delaying my second dose because of my new hectic schedule and because i was afraid of it knocking me out and possibly causing me to miss work. I've been asking around as to whether we should get boosters or not and i keep getting mixed answers. Other people are telling me to get the second dose and to vaccinate my kids..I asked our doctor and he is just as mixed as everyone else...He basically said ""its up to you"" Ugh..Could anyone here please tell me what we should be doing and why? Other people are telling me to get the second dose and to vaccinate my kids..I asked our doctor and he is just as mixed as everyone else...He basically said ""its up to you"" Ugh..Could anyone here please tell me what we should be doing and why?",I've been asking around as to whether we should get boosters or not and i keep getting mixed answers. +" I read something about women experiencing anaphylactic shock after the vaccine, it happened to my friends mom, and now Im terrified. I dont have health insurance so if something serious happens I cant go to a hospital. I read that the 2nd shot can have really terrible side effects and youre more than likely to get side effects with the 2nd shot. I read something about women experiencing anaphylactic shock after the vaccine, it happened to my friends mom, and now Im terrified.","I read something about women experiencing anaphylactic shock after the vaccine, it happened to my friends mom, and now Im terrified." +" I get worried because I'm at stores shopping multiple times a week (I wear a kn95) and afraid of getting severely ill. I'm 25, obese and triple vaxxed. I get worried because I'm at stores shopping multiple times a week (I wear a kn95) and afraid of getting severely ill.",I get worried because I'm at stores shopping multiple times a week (I wear a kn95) and afraid of getting severely ill. +" And when my wife talked to them last night, it sounds like they shamed her for considering not making the trip and coaxing her by saying, ""Are you going to hide in your house forever? "", and ""You know there's just going to be another variant after this one, right? It's not going to end, so start living your life"". It's not that I think I'm going to die from COVID at this point, but I still do have concerns for spreading the virus AND I generally don't like getting sick, especially if I'm far from home and have to drive 10 hours back home. One of my biggest worries through all of the pandemic was the fear of me infecting someone else. Now my wife wants to go just to prove them wrong to show them she's not scared. Well, I'll admit, I'm a little frightened.","And when my wife talked to them last night, it sounds like they shamed her for considering not making the trip and coaxing her by saying, ""Are you going to hide in your house forever? "", and ""You know there's just going to be another variant after this one, right? It's not going to end, so start living your life""." + So is there a timeline of symptoms for someone who is fully vaxxed and catches covid? I'm asking because some of my family told me to go get 4 Injections at a local health facility.,So is there a timeline of symptoms for someone who is fully vaxxed and catches covid? +" So my parents aren't totally anti-vax but they are anti maskers, unironically use the phrase ""scamdemic"" engage in a lot of unsafe activities and live with my unvaccinated brothers. I know confrontation is inevitable in this situation but I'd like it to not be a fight. I'm immunocompromised and am not comfortable visiting them with the case surge. (I also honestly just don't want to see them but that's a whole other story) What can I say to keep this as minimally confrontational as possible?","So my parents aren't totally anti-vax but they are anti maskers, unironically use the phrase ""scamdemic"" engage in a lot of unsafe activities and live with my unvaccinated brothers." +" &#x200B; Am I doing the right thing? What if I had it a month ago and didn't notice, and I test positive because of the antibody and it's just a cold masquerading as COVID symptoms? How do I deal with the burden of potentially ruining the holidays of all my friends, putting others at risk? While worrying that I will miss the opportunity to see my family over Christmas is hard enough, if I test positive I would need to tell everyone I saw at work yesterday and over the weekend that I tested positive, and they would then need to get tested and potentially ruin their holidays. I would feel like such an awful person and that all of my friends and colleagues would see me as the one who ruined their Christmas. Hey everyone, really looking for some support as this situation is really weighing me down mentally. Everyone I was at the parties with is vaccinated so hopefully they are okay if I test positive. &#x200B; Am I doing the right thing? This is really weighing me down mentally and I could use support. I would feel like such an awful person and that all of my friends and colleagues would see me as the one who ruined their Christmas. Naturally, I'm panicking because, while it is cold season, I'm fearing that I have COVID, and the timing could not be worse. While worrying that I will miss the opportunity to see my family over Christmas is hard enough, if I test positive I would need to tell everyone I saw at work yesterday and over the weekend that I tested positive, and they would then need to get tested and potentially ruin their holidays.","&#x200B; Am I doing the right thing? What if I had it a month ago and didn't notice, and I test positive because of the antibody and it's just a cold masquerading as COVID symptoms? How do I deal with the burden of potentially ruining the holidays of all my friends, putting others at risk?" +" First it was you can't get COVID twice, then the vaccine should protect you, then the booster should help even more. Do I have a bad immune system? What else can I do. I am extremely healthy, no fast food, mostly water and gatorade while working out. Vitamins everyday, no smoking and very rarely drinking.","First it was you can't get COVID twice, then the vaccine should protect you, then the booster should help even more." +" I know from my own companys conferences that these requirements can sometimes be total BS and that if you paid to get in and dont have vaccination proof or a negative COVID test, youll be let in secretly. I told my boss my concerns with going and he said he still wants to send someone so if I feel uncomfortable he can send X (X is a more junior employee), so I feel like if I dont go it will be detrimental to my career because this very ambitious person just below me on the corporate ladder would get to go to the conference I had been wanting to go to. I also have an important friend function to attend the following weekend and if I got COVID, even mild, I would of course need to stay home. I know from my own companys conferences that these requirements can sometimes be total BS and that if you paid to get in and dont have vaccination proof or a negative COVID test, youll be let in secretly. I told my boss my concerns with going and he said he still wants to send someone so if I feel uncomfortable he can send X (X is a more junior employee), so I feel like if I dont go it will be detrimental to my career because this very ambitious person just below me on the corporate ladder would get to go to the conference I had been wanting to go to.","I know from my own companys conferences that these requirements can sometimes be total BS and that if you paid to get in and dont have vaccination proof or a negative COVID test, youll be let in secretly." +" As the title states, I would greatly appreciate some insight on how long it took you (or someone you know) who is FULLY VACCINATED (two doses) to test negative after being infected. Isolation has been the worst part of it all for me. Seriously, it is like being in prison. As the title states, I would greatly appreciate some insight on how long it took you (or someone you know) who is FULLY VACCINATED (two doses) to test negative after being infected.","As the title states, I would greatly appreciate some insight on how long it took you (or someone you know) who is FULLY VACCINATED (two doses) to test negative after being infected." +" Is there any chance we didnt get it? My boyfriends roommate tested positive for COVID. I have a cottage weekend booked in 2 weeks and thats literally the only thing that kept me going so now thats probably is gone too. My anxiety is through the roof, I saw 2 of my friends after my bf so I hate that they might be exposed too. Is there any chance we didnt get it? Im so scared to develop symptoms and to have long COVID. I feel like I have symptoms but Im probably just freaking out at this point. And my province is probably going into lockdown soon. I lost all hope.",Is there any chance we didnt get it? + When can I stop worrying about getting pneumonia? I'm obese with very well controlled type 2 diabetes.I can't find anything about it on the internet. I've got some pretty bad health anxiety and like to know statistics and numbers lol. When can I stop worrying about getting pneumonia?,When can I stop worrying about getting pneumonia? + This begs the question: When will we have enough data? How much time will scientists need with the variant to make a determination that satisfies these article writers? I've seen a lot of news articles and scientific studies that point to Omnicron being milder than previous variants but more contagious.,This begs the question: When will we have enough data? How much time will scientists need with the variant to make a determination that satisfies these article writers? +" In case you didn't guys know, we were this close to end the pandemic until the Delta Variant and then the Omicron Variant came in as well. Hi, I just hope next year will be the end of the pandemic in 2022. I just hope it's for real this time. But I hope this time, that 2022 will be the end of the pandemic.","In case you didn't guys know, we were this close to end the pandemic until the Delta Variant and then the Omicron Variant came in as well." +" And I hate how people invalidate me by saying well people are dying. I just know my college is going to announce remote If I was a freshman/sophomore/junior, it would hurt but as a senior it hurts even more because theres no closure. I hate how people act as though one is selfish for missing a crucial part of their life that they will never get back. It sucks if just sucks for everyone. I just know my college is going to announce remote If I was a freshman/sophomore/junior, it would hurt but as a senior it hurts even more because theres no closure. Whenever I think about this current semester Im like what if that was my last time ever sitting there and I start crying.",And I hate how people invalidate me by saying well people are dying. +" My father (who is taking this very lightly because he thinks he knows everything) says that it's seasonal because I don't have cough or fever but I really don't want to take a chance and infect my sister. Should I get tested right away or wait for sometime? (though my anxiety wants me to go for it right away) But today, my sore throat has gotten worse (its uncomfortable to gulp) and I'm sneezing a lot, which apparently isn't listed as a covid symptom but I'm getting really paranoid and I think I've caught covid. My father (who is taking this very lightly because he thinks he knows everything) says that it's seasonal because I don't have cough or fever but I really don't want to take a chance and infect my sister. My father (who is taking this very lightly because he thinks he knows everything) says that it's seasonal because I don't have cough or fever but I really don't want to take a chance and infect my sister. Should I get tested right away or wait for sometime? But today, my sore throat has gotten worse (its uncomfortable to gulp) and I'm sneezing a lot, which apparently isn't listed as a covid symptom but I'm getting really paranoid and I think I've caught covid.",My father (who is taking this very lightly because he thinks he knows everything) says that it's seasonal because I don't have cough or fever but I really don't want to take a chance and infect my sister. +" With the news that J&J is practically useless against omicron, I'm worried that we're severely underprotected despite technically being boosted. Logic tells me that her immune system has had two ""exposures"" and she'd probably survive covid even if she doesn't have a ton of neutralizing antibodies at this point, but some of the commenters in another subreddit (you probably know the one) are acting like everyone over 50 is at really high risk of severe outcomes from omicron no matter what level of protection they have. Logic tells me that her immune system has had two ""exposures"" and she'd probably survive covid even if she doesn't have a ton of neutralizing antibodies at this point, but some of the commenters in another subreddit (you probably know the one) are acting like everyone over 50 is at really high risk of severe outcomes from omicron no matter what level of protection they have.","With the news that J&J is practically useless against omicron, I'm worried that we're severely underprotected despite technically being boosted." +" Very few people wear masks, a lot of the population still isn't vaccinated, QR-codes mostly aren't getting checked, so it could be quite dangerous. But the alternative doesn't seem much better, because if I won't fly, I'll be all alone during my holidays (I don't have any friends besides her), and I can await a sad, pathetic and lonely NYE. Especially for me, because if the worst scenario happens and I'll get COVID - I'm fucked royally, since I don't have an insurance of my home country and they won't even let me in the plane. Very few people wear masks, a lot of the population still isn't vaccinated, QR-codes mostly aren't getting checked, so it could be quite dangerous. Not to mention that a good chunk of money will be lost (plane tickets are non-refundable sadly) and don't even get me started about how pissed off my friend would be because of the last moment flaking.","Very few people wear masks, a lot of the population still isn't vaccinated, QR-codes mostly aren't getting checked, so it could be quite dangerous." +" Now with the threat of things shutting down again I'm just so angry. I feel a really sharp anger towards antivaxxers. I'm just really pissed about it all and I don't really have any outlet to talk about these things without needing to hedge. Put it this way, I get giddy reading awarded posts on r/hermancainawards and wish only I could be there with a big bowl of popcorn.",Now with the threat of things shutting down again I'm just so angry. +" She and her family are very into ""holistic"" medicine. Now her parents are both really sick with covid and I'm not sure how to respond except for saying I wish them well and I'm sorry they're sick. The whole pandemic she's been traveling and partying and acting like nothing's wrong. Now her parents are both really sick with covid and I'm not sure how to respond except for saying I wish them well and I'm sorry they're sick.","She and her family are very into ""holistic"" medicine." +" Now, 12 months later he is saying that his doctor wont give him the vaccine because there are too many antibodies in his system still. It does look like waiting a short time after getting monoclonal antibodies is normal, but I find his I cant get the vaccine yet story to be very suspect. He almost died but received a treatment of monoclonal antibodies and pulled through. It does look like waiting a short time after getting monoclonal antibodies is normal, but I find his I cant get the vaccine yet story to be very suspect.","Now, 12 months later he is saying that his doctor wont give him the vaccine because there are too many antibodies in his system still." +" I just took a covid test from a Walgreens drive-thru, and I've taken tests at pharmacy drive-thrus before but this was the first time I had one where the swab had a distinct odor to it, almost sort of flowery. It also stung a little bit (not terribly so, but enough to notice) when I inserted it. Has anyone experienced this before? I'm just feeling a little concerned about a false negative if the swab had been treated with a disinfectant prior to my using it","I just took a covid test from a Walgreens drive-thru, and I've taken tests at pharmacy drive-thrus before but this was the first time I had one where the swab had a distinct odor to it, almost sort of flowery. It also stung a little bit (not terribly so, but enough to notice) when I inserted it." + I am so worried and Im having a panic attack about going to Christmas with my other family even if my COVID test comes back negative I think its irresponsible at this point. But everyone I know has COVID right now and this variant is stressing me out. My mother in law has it and she is an overweight smoker. I am so worried and Im having a panic attack about going to Christmas with my other family even if my COVID test comes back negative I think its irresponsible at this point. My mother in law has it and she is an overweight smoker.,I am so worried and Im having a panic attack about going to Christmas with my other family even if my COVID test comes back negative I think its irresponsible at this point. + Could it be that I may avoid getting it ar Christmas? I have been dreading the possibility of testing positive. As mentioned earlier I had an exposure to someone with Covid. I hope not because we have a small gathering planned for both days.,Could it be that I may avoid getting it ar Christmas? +" Just wondering what other vaccinated people's experiences are who have been infected with what they believe to be the Omicron variant. Just wondering what other vaccinated people's experiences are who have been infected with what they believe to be the Omicron variant. For these reasons, I suspect if I'm infected that it's likely with Omicron.",Just wondering what other vaccinated people's experiences are who have been infected with what they believe to be the Omicron variant. +" Does anyone have suggestions on how to deal with this stress? [Rolling Stone article]([url] It says that 50% of COVID patients regardless of vaccine have developed long COVID and contains the quote When you weigh the risks of benefits of your plans, be sure to include potential for life-ruining chronic illness with no cure or end in sight to your list of risks. I feel like I should avoid traveling in case my brother has COVID even though that would mean spending Christmas alone. What am I supposed to do in the face of that information? Does anyone have suggestions on how to deal with this stress? Hello all, I am a 25yr old man in the US, fully vaccinated and boosted, wear a KN95 mask, and am healthy with no risk factors that I know of - but Im terrified of developing long COVID and having my life changed forever. I feel like I am in a rabbit hole now of Twitter threads and news articles where people describe how horrible their symptoms are and that avoiding COVID at all costs should be your number one goal in life.",Does anyone have suggestions on how to deal with this stress? +" I told him it's just semantics at this point but he insists that it means something is up I've told him ""look at everyone around us who got vaxxed and boosted, they're fine"", but it feels like there's no getting through to him. He also (begrudgingly) got fully vaccinated, but now he's telling me he absolutely refuses to get a booster now or ever. I told him it's just semantics at this point but he insists that it means something is up I've told him ""look at everyone around us who got vaxxed and boosted, they're fine"", but it feels like there's no getting through to him. I'm keeping up with masking and distancing and all that while living my life However, I'm more worried about my dad. He also (begrudgingly) got fully vaccinated, but now he's telling me he absolutely refuses to get a booster now or ever. I'm fully vaccinated, and getting my booster tomorrow, so I'm not too worried about myself. I'm keeping up with masking and distancing and all that while living my life However, I'm more worried about my dad.","I told him it's just semantics at this point but he insists that it means something is up I've told him ""look at everyone around us who got vaxxed and boosted, they're fine"", but it feels like there's no getting through to him." +" I have to come in contact with only 5 people but I am constantly freaking out. I am 24, overweight and extremely scared of catching covid and spreading it to other people. I am 24, overweight and extremely scared of catching covid and spreading it to other people.",I have to come in contact with only 5 people but I am constantly freaking out. +" Now, I can't tell if I'm scaring myself into thinking I'm short of breath, or ACTUALLY short of breath. 5 years later, that hasn't been an issue and I honestly don't feel like I've ever had surgery, but now I have COVID and I don't know what to do. My symptoms (knock on wood) as of now are mild. They feel like common cold symptoms except for the migraine that persisted from Sunday-Tuesday. Has anyone in this group had covid and .. recovered well? I had a lung collapse, and a lung surgery when I was 17, and dealt with some pain for a few years after, mostly in extreme weather conditions.","Now, I can't tell if I'm scaring myself into thinking I'm short of breath, or ACTUALLY short of breath." +" It looks like there's no smart way to let them come anyway but I am trying to see if there's anything we are missing. BUT it's possible they could give the virus to a 5yo who would then have to stay home from preschool for 10 days, which would be a big burden as the person who would be watching him is the immunocompromised person.",It looks like there's no smart way to let them come anyway but I am trying to see if there's anything we are missing. +" Right now my husband is in the basement, but not too happy about it. He thinks the chances he picked up covid were next to nothing. I'm combing through the scientific literature, trying to figure out if it's worth my husband isolating right now, or whether it will take him a few days to develop enough virus to transmit. My husband (twice vaxxed, AZ+) spent 30 minutes with a tutor yesterday, about five feet apart. Husband was wearing KN95. Tutor was in a 3ply mask. Tutor tested positive later that day. I'm combing through the scientific literature, trying to figure out if it's worth my husband isolating right now, or whether it will take him a few days to develop enough virus to transmit. He thinks the chances he picked up covid were next to nothing.","Right now my husband is in the basement, but not too happy about it. He thinks the chances he picked up covid were next to nothing." +" I think he's screwed everything up and I think he's going to make the pandemic continue. I thought Dr, said that the Omicron's mildness might be the end of the pandemic, but when I re-read of the title of the article, says it's too dangerous to assume that the Omicron's mildness is the end of the pandemic. I think he's screwed everything up and I think he's going to make the pandemic continue. I thought Dr, said that the Omicron's mildness might be the end of the pandemic, but when I re-read of the title of the article, says it's too dangerous to assume that the Omicron's mildness is the end of the pandemic. I'm not giving up hope for the end of the pandemic in 2022, but I feel bad making a false hope of that stupid article.",I think he's screwed everything up and I think he's going to make the pandemic continue. +" But I didn't know if anybody else who got the vaccine shortly after they got COVID felt like crap after receiving their vaccines. My anxiety has been really high, my chest has been hurting, fatigue, muscle aches, fever, and it just feels like I have COVID all over again except way worse this time around.",But I didn't know if anybody else who got the vaccine shortly after they got COVID felt like crap after receiving their vaccines. + I have OCD and a conspiracy theorist family who has been telling me for 2 years that the vaccine will make me drop dead of a heart attack and send me videos everyday of people supposedly dying and crippled from the vaccine. I never go anywhere except the grocery store but i'm afraid i'll die of omicron before the vaccine can do anything. I never go anywhere except the grocery store but i'm afraid i'll die of omicron before the vaccine can do anything.,I have OCD and a conspiracy theorist family who has been telling me for 2 years that the vaccine will make me drop dead of a heart attack and send me videos everyday of people supposedly dying and crippled from the vaccine. +" I want to so bad and I know statistically speaking nothing drastic is likely to happen but I just want to do the right thing. I am now faced with this situation where I could potentially test positive here in the next couple of days. The other thought going through my mind is that I havent seen my mom in forever and I dont want to stay separated from them forever. This on top of the general risk of contracting the virus in the airport. Any advice? I dont want to risk it to my parents but they say they dont care, its worth the risk to them.",I want to so bad and I know statistically speaking nothing drastic is likely to happen but I just want to do the right thing. + Does me not feeling bad mean I have a bad immune system that just wasn't reacting or something? Third vaccine no symptoms just a slightly sore arm.,Does me not feeling bad mean I have a bad immune system that just wasn't reacting or something? +" Took a rapid test on 12/22 (came back Negative). My mom took a rapid test as well and came back Positive, two other people I had been in contact with from 12/15-12/20 took rapid tests that came back Negative. Very confused as to whats going on. Do I have the virus in my system? Am I contagious?","Took a rapid test on 12/22 (came back Negative). My mom took a rapid test as well and came back Positive, two other people I had been in contact with from 12/15-12/20 took rapid tests that came back Negative." +" He's had covid before and boosted, but I just don't know if it's safe to go. So a few friends of mine were set to go to the movies tonight, but one of my friends discovered his sister (at home with him) tested positive for Covid.","He's had covid before and boosted, but I just don't know if it's safe to go." +" Of course there are other factors as well, but Im a legit hermit now and I am shocked at how low of a bar I have for my personal hygiene and cleanliness of the home. I just started antidepressants and have plans to be in nature for NYE, planning to get out into nature more often.. anyone else experience this? Like I dont have a clean cup to have a drink, I have to walk over clothes on the floor to get to bed, mold on the dishes in the sink, eating delivery every single day.","Of course there are other factors as well, but Im a legit hermit now and I am shocked at how low of a bar I have for my personal hygiene and cleanliness of the home." +" I know it says I am negative, however has anyone taken an at home rapid test and had the weird line show up on the right side vertically? I know it says I am negative, however has anyone taken an at home rapid test and had the weird line show up on the right side vertically?","I know it says I am negative, however has anyone taken an at home rapid test and had the weird line show up on the right side vertically?" +" The New Pill To Likely Work On Omicron I know we discuss this, but I thought maybe I should post this, if that's okay. Here's the article where the reporter ask if someone like us are sick and tired of grim Covid-19 News, they announce 3 glimmers of hope: [[url] 1. Omicron is mild than Delta 2. The wave maybe brief. 3. The New Pill To Likely Work On Omicron I know we discuss this, but I thought maybe I should post this, if that's okay.","The New Pill To Likely Work On Omicron I know we discuss this, but I thought maybe I should post this, if that's okay." + Idk how to explain this but has anyone else felt like they're forehead and face has what I would describe as windburn? Idk how to explain this but has anyone else felt like they're forehead and face has what I would describe as windburn? So I'm on day 7 now and mostly feeling better.,Idk how to explain this but has anyone else felt like they're forehead and face has what I would describe as windburn? +" If it turns up negative again, does that mean it could be a false positive? We were all very crushed with Christmas and all but I was also very worried for my kids. If it turns up negative again, does that mean it could be a false positive? We were all very crushed with Christmas and all but I was also very worried for my kids.","If it turns up negative again, does that mean it could be a false positive?" + im not used to being alone like this with no human contact at all which keeps me crying every now and then lol does anyone have advice on dealing with this boredom and loneliness/sadness? both my roommate and boyfriend tested negative so i have to spend christmas and nye (which is also me and my bfs anniversary) alone :( two days in and im already losing it. im not used to being alone like this with no human contact at all which keeps me crying every now and then lol does anyone have advice on dealing with this boredom and loneliness/sadness? both my roommate and boyfriend tested negative so i have to spend christmas and nye (which is also me and my bfs anniversary) alone :( two days in and im already losing it. im not used to being alone like this with no human contact at all which keeps me crying every now and then lol does anyone have advice on dealing with this boredom and loneliness/sadness?,im not used to being alone like this with no human contact at all which keeps me crying every now and then lol does anyone have advice on dealing with this boredom and loneliness/sadness? +" Basically since lockdowns hit, Ive been working remotely and I dont think I truly can recover. My family doesnt really take into consideration my mental health even though I try to support them financially since Im grateful I can work from home. Im completely unsure if I want to trust people again and put myself out there. I suffer from autism and its always hard for me to make friends.","Basically since lockdowns hit, Ive been working remotely and I dont think I truly can recover." +" And my mom is complaining about not wanting to wear a mask with someone in our ""bubble"" (even though my aunt is interacting with her BF and his family as well). Or should I just live my life because we're probably going to lock back down here soon anyway? My parents are planning to go to the movie even if I don't go, so I would still end up getting covid if they picked it up. I've straight-up told my parents I would resent them if they did end up picking it up (I don't deal with illness well and with the whole having to isolate for over a week thing I know I'd go stir crazy and turn into an absolute monster). My parents are planning to go to the movie even if I don't go, so I would still end up getting covid if they picked it up.","And my mom is complaining about not wanting to wear a mask with someone in our ""bubble"" (even though my aunt is interacting with her BF and his family as well)." + Poll: Would you go to this Christmas dinner tonight if youre 2x vaccinated and boosted? Poll: Would you go to this Christmas dinner tonight if youre 2x vaccinated and boosted?,Poll: Would you go to this Christmas dinner tonight if youre 2x vaccinated and boosted? +" But no matter how hard it gets, try to remember that there's been plenty of positive studies released about the current situation (which yes, we know they have caveats, but their presence is an amazing positive compared to their absence). But no matter how hard it gets, try to remember that there's been plenty of positive studies released about the current situation (which yes, we know they have caveats, but their presence is an amazing positive compared to their absence).","But no matter how hard it gets, try to remember that there's been plenty of positive studies released about the current situation (which yes, we know they have caveats, but their presence is an amazing positive compared to their absence)." +" Thank you to all of you who post regularly, comment, offer support and advice to one another and make sure that 24/7, 365 days a year, this sub is here when people need it. It might be hard to see but this year we're so much further forward than we were last year and next year will be that much further forward again.","Thank you to all of you who post regularly, comment, offer support and advice to one another and make sure that 24/7, 365 days a year, this sub is here when people need it." +" Even still, no one besides me cares about the pandemic. All my unvaccinated family members (several adults and children) will be gathering in our home for Christmas. All my unvaccinated family members (several adults and children) will be gathering in our home for Christmas. *Sigh* I don't really have anywhere else to go. I'm the only vaccinated person, but I'm also immunocompromised and high-risk.","Even still, no one besides me cares about the pandemic." +" It just seems like just when make some sort of progress, we are constantly being pushed backwards. I just want to go back to a time where I actually saw more human faces. It just seems like just when make some sort of progress, we are constantly being pushed backwards.","It just seems like just when make some sort of progress, we are constantly being pushed backwards." +" I tested positive today, not sure when I was exposed or where I got it but I took the test yesterday. I am taking vitamins, drinking a lot of water, doing steams, going to sleep early, cleaning every crevice of my room/home, anything else? How can I recover quickly? I want to recover in less than 7 days, is that possible? What else can I do to recover quickly? Is it possible to recover in less than a week?","I tested positive today, not sure when I was exposed or where I got it but I took the test yesterday." +" During the summer and fall this year I still had a hard time finding the right group to hang out with. I had so much hope that 2022 was gonna be even better than 2021, but now I see no reason to believe that. In fact I have tons of fears than 2022 could be even worse than 2021. I'm especially scared of my therapist doing the same I had so much hope that 2022 was gonna be even better than 2021, but now I see no reason to believe that.",During the summer and fall this year I still had a hard time finding the right group to hang out with. +" Luckily her husband has tested negative 3 times despite living with her, and my brother and I havent shown any symptoms either. Luckily her husband has tested negative 3 times despite living with her, and my brother and I havent shown any symptoms either. Should I still be worried?","Luckily her husband has tested negative 3 times despite living with her, and my brother and I havent shown any symptoms either." +" Her manager refused to cover the shift for her, she requested 2 days off a month ago and was called in because of another employee that didnt feel like working and has been threatened with being fired if she doesnt work while infected. Her manager refused to cover the shift for her, she requested 2 days off a month ago and was called in because of another employee that didnt feel like working and has been threatened with being fired if she doesnt work while infected. She works as a night shift worker for a hotel dealing with people face to face and making food that anyone can take. Her manager refused to cover the shift for her, she requested 2 days off a month ago and was called in because of another employee that didnt feel like working and has been threatened with being fired if she doesnt work while infected.","Her manager refused to cover the shift for her, she requested 2 days off a month ago and was called in because of another employee that didnt feel like working and has been threatened with being fired if she doesnt work while infected." + She also handed him some gifts. My sister got covid on Sunday (PCR test confirmed a few days later) and today my parents and I went to drop off Christmas dinner for her. Would you all consider this a high-risk exposure? mostly concerned about the brief contact made when handing gifts over.,She also handed him some gifts. + I was in contact with someone who tested positive and I also tested positive yesterday. I have an international travel in 19 days and I wanted to know how long do I have to wait before I get a negative PCR test. But the airline won't let me board without a negative PCR test. I have an international travel in 19 days and I wanted to know how long do I have to wait before I get a negative PCR test.,I was in contact with someone who tested positive and I also tested positive yesterday. +" However, my sense of taste and smell is still distorted. PS: Honestly, I didn't post this earlier because it feels like such a small problem compared to the devastating consequences COVID has unleashed worldwide but I want to get better and move on with my life too. I must also mention that I was on immunosuppressants and biologicals for my Ankylosing Spondylitis when I contracted COVID. would be really grateful if anyone of you knows how to go about curing this. Almost nothing smells and tastes how it is supposed to (except for the sweet/sugary stuff).","However, my sense of taste and smell is still distorted." + I'm pulling my hair out because that's when I think the upcoming surge is going to be at its worst with people spreading it from Christmas gatherings. He works as a massage therapist which scares the hell out of me. He's in a small room with a client for 2 hours at a time up-close since that's how massages tend to be. I'm pulling my hair out because that's when I think the upcoming surge is going to be at its worst with people spreading it from Christmas gatherings. He works as a massage therapist which scares the hell out of me. I just lost my mom and I don't think I could go on if I lost him now.,I'm pulling my hair out because that's when I think the upcoming surge is going to be at its worst with people spreading it from Christmas gatherings. +" Plus, my grandpa is 90 years old and if he catches it I'm not sure whether he'd be able to survive, even though he got his booster shot a while ago. I've been sick twice over the past two months (not COVID), and it still absolutely sucked for my parents and I to have to wear masks in the house because there's nowhere in our house where I could properly isolate. Quite a few people have been telling me that with this omicron variant being much more transmissible but less dangerous symptom-wise, eventually everyone will be getting COVID and then the pandemic will basically end due to herd immunity. Plus, my grandpa is 90 years old and if he catches it I'm not sure whether he'd be able to survive, even though he got his booster shot a while ago.","Plus, my grandpa is 90 years old and if he catches it I'm not sure whether he'd be able to survive, even though he got his booster shot a while ago." +" The media is doing all this doom mongering and its so out of step with reality. Im even flying out and it felt like 80% normal, I was expecting like military security. This year I had a normal looking Christmas (even if it was scaled back) and all the pictures on Facebook I saw looked very normal.",The media is doing all this doom mongering and its so out of step with reality. +" Not only did I ruin my own and wifes Christmas, but all the others we were in contact with. Not only did I ruin my own and wifes Christmas, but all the others we were in contact with. I feel incredibly guilty about ruining things.","Not only did I ruin my own and wifes Christmas, but all the others we were in contact with." +" The city I used to work in/from is about 1.2k km away and, although I had sort of adjusted to this small village vibe I feel like it's just not who I am, then again I'm also somewhat afraid I won't be able to go back and live life as I once did without my loved ones around me, but I just don't feel like I belong here. I've been stuck in what seems like a time loop without an escape for the last 2 years, what I once thought was a bit of time off from the big city life has turned into 2 years of me essentially living like a sloth. Anyone else this conflicted during these troubled times? The city I used to work in/from is about 1.2k km away and, although I had sort of adjusted to this small village vibe I feel like it's just not who I am, then again I'm also somewhat afraid I won't be able to go back and live life as I once did without my loved ones around me, but I just don't feel like I belong here.","The city I used to work in/from is about 1.2k km away and, although I had sort of adjusted to this small village vibe I feel like it's just not who I am, then again I'm also somewhat afraid I won't be able to go back and live life as I once did without my loved ones around me, but I just don't feel like I belong here." +" Beyond double masking, social distancing, and good hygiene, what else can I do to be as safe as possible? I feel really anxious about leaving my apartment for any reason. I have to go into the pharmacy on Monday to get my booster shot, but I feel so anxious about catching covid while I am getting vaccinated, and the thought of having to go inside a pharmacy honestly fills me with dread. Beyond double masking, social distancing, and good hygiene, what else can I do to be as safe as possible? I have to go into the pharmacy on Monday to get my booster shot, but I feel so anxious about catching covid while I am getting vaccinated, and the thought of having to go inside a pharmacy honestly fills me with dread. The anxiety was starting get better in the summer and fall, but it feels like omicron has brought me back to square one.","Beyond double masking, social distancing, and good hygiene, what else can I do to be as safe as possible?" +" Of course there is no definite answer, but around when can I expect to test negative on a PCR? It has been 4 days since my test now and I am feeling fine with no symptoms. Also- is it possible I test positive on antigen but not PCR (I can do antigens everyday, was just gonna keep doing them and then immediately order same day PCR when I am neg) My flight home from the UK to Canada was on Thursday, and Wednesday morning I tested positive on a PCR needed for entry into Canada. Of course there is no definite answer, but around when can I expect to test negative on a PCR?","Of course there is no definite answer, but around when can I expect to test negative on a PCR? It has been 4 days since my test now and I am feeling fine with no symptoms. Also- is it possible I test positive on antigen but not PCR (I can do antigens everyday, was just gonna keep doing them and then immediately order same day PCR when I am neg)" +" Most gyms in my area have opened back up with guidelines of ""if you are not vaccinated you need to wear a mask,"" but frankly, I don't trust people to be honest about their status and the BJJ crowd seems like the type to shy away from the vaccine (plus wearing a mask seems worthless in that situation). I'll also add that I have had COVID already and while it wasn't that bad, I'm mostly worried about the long term consequences and future variants. Most gyms in my area have opened back up with guidelines of ""if you are not vaccinated you need to wear a mask,"" but frankly, I don't trust people to be honest about their status and the BJJ crowd seems like the type to shy away from the vaccine (plus wearing a mask seems worthless in that situation). So will BJJ ever be a safe activity to do?","Most gyms in my area have opened back up with guidelines of ""if you are not vaccinated you need to wear a mask,"" but frankly, I don't trust people to be honest about their status and the BJJ crowd seems like the type to shy away from the vaccine (plus wearing a mask seems worthless in that situation)." + I need to avoid weird doom and gloom articles or miserable costumers saying the pandemic will last forever crap. I need to avoid weird doom and gloom articles or miserable costumers saying the pandemic will last forever crap.,I need to avoid weird doom and gloom articles or miserable costumers saying the pandemic will last forever crap. +" Shes disabled and Im her carer as well as an essential worker and forever Ive been keeping my distance from her, doing everything right and she still came down with it. Right now, as mums do, shes playing it down, even though I can hear her coughing, and shes cold and hot and Ive put Vicks on her and everything else, but this could take her. Been double vaxxed, got the booster a few days ago and still got it, and today my very vulnerable mum, been all of the above came down with it Weve spent the last two years doing everything right and she still came down with it, and its all my fault. I did this, I feel like my siblings havent said anything but they are blaming me too Anyone else going through this, anyways ways I can stop feeling like this Please Shes disabled and Im her carer as well as an essential worker and forever Ive been keeping my distance from her, doing everything right and she still came down with it. Right now, as mums do, shes playing it down, even though I can hear her coughing, and shes cold and hot and Ive put Vicks on her and everything else, but this could take her. Been double vaxxed, got the booster a few days ago and still got it, and today my very vulnerable mum, been all of the above came down with it Weve spent the last two years doing everything right and she still came down with it, and its all my fault.","Shes disabled and Im her carer as well as an essential worker and forever Ive been keeping my distance from her, doing everything right and she still came down with it. Right now, as mums do, shes playing it down, even though I can hear her coughing, and shes cold and hot and Ive put Vicks on her and everything else, but this could take her." +" I don't have many relationships I can foster and I don't know how to develop new ones all that well even without a pandemic, let alone with. While I'm doing all the ""right"" things both medically and mentally, I can't move forward with life while this is going on. I don't have many relationships I can foster and I don't know how to develop new ones all that well even without a pandemic, let alone with.","I don't have many relationships I can foster and I don't know how to develop new ones all that well even without a pandemic, let alone with." +" Having been vaccinated but not boosted (2nd dose gave me 4 days of weird symptoms) what are the chances I am dealing with neurological symptoms of the infection compared with the chances that I am just ""bugging out"" and anxious? Having been vaccinated but not boosted (2nd dose gave me 4 days of weird symptoms) what are the chances I am dealing with neurological symptoms of the infection compared with the chances that I am just ""bugging out"" and anxious?","Having been vaccinated but not boosted (2nd dose gave me 4 days of weird symptoms) what are the chances I am dealing with neurological symptoms of the infection compared with the chances that I am just ""bugging out"" and anxious?" +" Both of us are fully vaccinated and boosted, btw. Im back in my hometown for winter break, and plan to meet up with a friend sometime next week, probably tomorrow.","Both of us are fully vaccinated and boosted, btw." +" He says this out of the blue ""I'm feeling sick exactly like that one time I caught it"" without taking any precautions over it which grinds my gears a bit. I hinted that he should probably stop being stubborn and give get the vaccinated but I also don't want to get in a fight with him when we just started living together. But my gf mom is a diabetic and she cannot come and see me at my place if he is sick and I can't see her if I catch it. I love the guy but his stupid nonchalance has cost me my Xmas and new years eve. But my gf mom is a diabetic and she cannot come and see me at my place if he is sick and I can't see her if I catch it. I hinted that he should probably stop being stubborn and give get the vaccinated but I also don't want to get in a fight with him when we just started living together.","He says this out of the blue ""I'm feeling sick exactly like that one time I caught it"" without taking any precautions over it which grinds my gears a bit." + Im due for surgery on Thursday this week and today I have to go get some tests done related to the surgery. Yesterday I had full body aches and a headache. I took a nap and seemed to feel some better and I woke up today with my body still aching.,Im due for surgery on Thursday this week and today I have to go get some tests done related to the surgery. +" My university wont announce anything until early January as per the update last week, but still what if they say theyll return to in person like after two weeks then extend online learning right after tuition is due? Hi all, So a few days ago I posted about plans to transfer to a different university if we go remote, but Im still undecided as I really love my university if it werent for Covid and I really dont want to completely uproot my life and leave my friends behind if I dont have to. But still, I fear the inevitable FOMO if my university goes remote for the entire spring semester, while my friends at other universities are still in person.","My university wont announce anything until early January as per the update last week, but still what if they say theyll return to in person like after two weeks then extend online learning right after tuition is due?" +" I don't know which one to choose, and what kind of symptoms I should expect after such 'mixture' of having a different vaccine as my 3rd dose. my first two doses were , and now I have booster option of either or . I don't know which one to choose, and what kind of symptoms I should expect after such 'mixture' of having a different vaccine as my 3rd dose.","I don't know which one to choose, and what kind of symptoms I should expect after such 'mixture' of having a different vaccine as my 3rd dose." +" when i got home, i checked my temperature, it was 37.1C. i was getting more and more anxious and it was making me feel worse, i was nauseous, i couldn't eat, and my hands were shaking. my region has zero omicron cases at this point and daily new cases have been steadily declining since the end of november. also, god, i'm so tired from this whole thing, i don't think i'm gonna handle another year of health anxiety.","when i got home, i checked my temperature, it was 37.1C." +" I guess my real question here is: Has anyone gotten COVID (tested positive and everything) and then gotten a negative test within a few days? Also, has anyone experience getting a false positive test OR anyone know if you can test positive even if its just the flu? Im curious to know if anyone has gotten over it in a shorter amount of time than others.","I guess my real question here is: Has anyone gotten COVID (tested positive and everything) and then gotten a negative test within a few days? Also, has anyone experience getting a false positive test OR anyone know if you can test positive even if its just the flu?" +" However, do you guys think it's likely the Omicron could be the final variant that will raise any sort of concern and/or fearmongering from the media? Also, what are the possibilities of a variant far more deadlier than Delta emerging? Of course, that is easy to see considering how Omicron is seemingly mild and we have vaccines in our arsenal, however, I'm curious about what you guys think about the Omicron variant being the ""final"" variant? Of course, I don't think Omicron will actually be the last variant because there WILL be more variants in the future, but hopefully it's when the pandemic finally turns into an endemic where future variants are even far more mild.","However, do you guys think it's likely the Omicron could be the final variant that will raise any sort of concern and/or fearmongering from the media? Also, what are the possibilities of a variant far more deadlier than Delta emerging?" +" I'm not sure if I'll test negative by Friday because I still don't have my sense of taste and smell. Even thinking about spending another NYE by myself in a foreign country makes me feel extremely depressed. I also have exams soon but I can't even bring myself to get out of my bed. I feel lonely, depressed, anxious and guilty for not being able to do anything productive. Even thinking about spending another NYE by myself in a foreign country makes me feel extremely depressed.",I'm not sure if I'll test negative by Friday because I still don't have my sense of taste and smell. +" My vaccination status tells me my symptoms will not be severe, and that seems to be the case so far. My question - looking at all of this well-needed overtime, and considering that the entire staff has already been exposed, should I go home and let my manager figure out how to cover these shifts? Would YOU call your manager, let him know, and give up all that sweet, sweet overtime pay?","My vaccination status tells me my symptoms will not be severe, and that seems to be the case so far." +" So, I was exposed on Saturday to COVID (Zero symptoms thus far) by a relative who said they got tested but didn't actually get tested until the next day when they started showing symptoms (My amount of anger is an entirely different story) and were forced to get tested by another angry relative. My question is - why does the CDC say I don't need to quarantine if I've been fully vaccinated unless I start showing symptoms? Is this because I'm likely not to catch it? Or is it because I'm likely not to spread it myself? My question is - why does the CDC say I don't need to quarantine if I've been fully vaccinated unless I start showing symptoms?","So, I was exposed on Saturday to COVID (Zero symptoms thus far) by a relative who said they got tested but didn't actually get tested until the next day when they started showing symptoms (My amount of anger is an entirely different story) and were forced to get tested by another angry relative." + Been feeling really frustrated as a triple vaxxed person because we have to follow the same guidelines as someone unvaxxed even though we know the vax reduces contagiousness and length of the illness. Its all so frustrating as I followed all guidelines and no one I had seen has tested positive. Been feeling really frustrated as a triple vaxxed person because we have to follow the same guidelines as someone unvaxxed even though we know the vax reduces contagiousness and length of the illness. Of course this will be after I fly across the country after this waste of a school break.,Been feeling really frustrated as a triple vaxxed person because we have to follow the same guidelines as someone unvaxxed even though we know the vax reduces contagiousness and length of the illness. +" My tonsils are crazy red and inflamed, and swallowing is incredibly painful. Has anyone else experienced mainly the sore throat, and how long did it take for your symptoms to subside? Has anyone else experienced mainly the sore throat, and how long did it take for your symptoms to subside?","My tonsils are crazy red and inflamed, and swallowing is incredibly painful." +" Apparently his dad lied that the negative result from the day before we gathered was from a pcr, and actually came from a rapid home test. Yesterday though I got a distressing text from my aunt, saying that one of the kids came back positive from a pcr test from a week ago. I can miss out on the hangout, but the convention we've pouted a lot of money and planning into. And I feel so guilty and don't know what to say And what's WORSE worse, is I have both a small new years eve hangout at a friend's house and a convention coming up very shortly. I've taken so many precautions throughout this whole thing and have thankfully not had any known exposure scares. I don't have any symptoms, but I'm so devastated.","Apparently his dad lied that the negative result from the day before we gathered was from a pcr, and actually came from a rapid home test." +" Am I ""immune"" for 90 days now? Does this mean that if I'm in an environment where someone else tests positive within that time period, I don't have to react? Does this mean that if I'm in an environment where someone else tests positive within that time period, I don't have to react? Also, when it comes to getting tested for COVID post quarantine, won't I still test positive for up to 3 months on both PCR and rapid? I have 3 of my shots, I got boosted over Thanksgiving.","Am I ""immune"" for 90 days now? Does this mean that if I'm in an environment where someone else tests positive within that time period, I don't have to react?" +" Which means more mask mandates and more restrictions. I'm sorry to say this, but I was getting optimistic for ending the pandemic in 2022, but I'm afraid it's not meant to be. If is giving up hope for the end of the pandemic in 2022, so am I. I hope wrong, but I guess everybody is giving up.",Which means more mask mandates and more restrictions. +" If I'm already over the curve, and my lingering symptoms or just general blah, no smell, limited taste, and I bring my girlfriend over who is still knee deep in covid with having cough attacks and throwing up everything she eats or drinks, is this going to mess me up with my test results later in the week? Is this going to prohibit me from going back to work next week? If I'm already over the curve, and my lingering symptoms or just general blah, no smell, limited taste, and I bring my girlfriend over who is still knee deep in covid with having cough attacks and throwing up everything she eats or drinks, is this going to mess me up with my test results later in the week? Simply because me as a 31yr old is feeling almost normal now after 4 days, and my 22 yr old gf has been to the hospital twice for fluids or naseau help.","If I'm already over the curve, and my lingering symptoms or just general blah, no smell, limited taste, and I bring my girlfriend over who is still knee deep in covid with having cough attacks and throwing up everything she eats or drinks, is this going to mess me up with my test results later in the week? Is this going to prohibit me from going back to work next week?" +" I might get tested, but I think Ive got COVID now. What the fuck??? Why us??? Why did we get it? Why has this pandemic still been going on? Why omnicron? Why new variants overall? Why are the vacccinated now getting it??? Has anyone else gotten omicron? Will we be OK? Whats going on? Why did we get it? And now were seeing Omicrom becoming big, but then Im hearing that South Africa and the UK has been doing better, and that the variant isnt as devastating, but Im not so sure. Im getting really scared, Im angry (Im fucking vaccinated, this shouldnt be happening), and Im confused.","I might get tested, but I think Ive got COVID now. What the fuck??? Why us??? Why did we get it? Why has this pandemic still been going on? Why omnicron? Why new variants overall? Why are the vacccinated now getting it???" +" Just random bad smells out of no where or already bad smells, smelling worse. Just random bad smells out of no where or already bad smells, smelling worse.","Just random bad smells out of no where or already bad smells, smelling worse." + All of a sudden this past couple of days Ive been having weird parosmia signs. Like out of no where Ill smell a very strong foul smell or a burning smell. I had Covid early October and my smell and taste were gone for like a week and then slowly returned.,All of a sudden this past couple of days Ive been having weird parosmia signs. +" For those similar to my scenario, did you run to get antibodies? Anyone rush to get the new pills? Stats on immunocompromised are pretty scary, so I don't know what to do. For those similar to my scenario, did you run to get antibodies? I (M/34/Humira) am immunocompromised and was exposed to covid.","For those similar to my scenario, did you run to get antibodies? Anyone rush to get the new pills?" +" If something that was such a curiosity to scientists and was used as credible (if unorthodox) research was only fixed by removing it and literally resetting the world, what hope is there in a world that cant just be reset!? Basically, a post about the infamous tainted blood incident in WoW made it past my mile long blacklist and has me freaking out.","If something that was such a curiosity to scientists and was used as credible (if unorthodox) research was only fixed by removing it and literally resetting the world, what hope is there in a world that cant just be reset!?" + Does that mean we might need to get the booster shot again several times or that restrictions will last into the next year? I'm also pretty concerned that the us government might eventually stop making the covid shots free of charge once its considered an endemic. Does that mean we might need to get the booster shot again several times or that restrictions will last into the next year? I'm also pretty concerned that the us government might eventually stop making the covid shots free of charge once its considered an endemic.,Does that mean we might need to get the booster shot again several times or that restrictions will last into the next year? +" The CDC said positive people should isolate for 5 days instead of 10 but if it's only motivated by needing people back to work then is it the right advice to follow? He's currently asymptomatic but has returned to our place. I'm just really tired, feel like I'm hitting my pandemic wall for the 10th time. The CDC said positive people should isolate for 5 days instead of 10 but if it's only motivated by needing people back to work then is it the right advice to follow? He's currently asymptomatic but has returned to our place. I'm just worried about when I can return home now.",The CDC said positive people should isolate for 5 days instead of 10 but if it's only motivated by needing people back to work then is it the right advice to follow? + My grandmother is symptomatic but is fully vaccinated but not boosted. My grandmother is symptomatic but is fully vaccinated but not boosted. She got vaccinated in January of last year. What can she do?,My grandmother is symptomatic but is fully vaccinated but not boosted. + So Im just wondering would it had been possible for her to reinfect me? Could I have been reinfected or am I still dealing with Covid longer than normal. My mom tested positive for covid about five days ago and Ive been around her. Happy to find this group!,So Im just wondering would it had been possible for her to reinfect me? +" I have a normally VERY strong immune system somehow and I never get sick, even when Ive been exposed directly to the flu its rare that I ever actually come down with it myself. I have a hunch she did not have the flu but I am concerned because I am staying with my grandparents at the moment. I have a normally VERY strong immune system somehow and I never get sick, even when Ive been exposed directly to the flu its rare that I ever actually come down with it myself. I have a hunch she did not have the flu but I am concerned because I am staying with my grandparents at the moment.","I have a normally VERY strong immune system somehow and I never get sick, even when Ive been exposed directly to the flu its rare that I ever actually come down with it myself." +" I don't know - it seems kind of like we're making up our own rules, but it could also be a good idea? At the same time there's so much unknown: What if institutions start mandating boosters? What if we get omicron before we can get our boosters? Are we being stupid about this? Even before that had come out, we discussed if we should hold off on our booster until 2-3 weeks before our trip so our protection will be at its strongest. We live in the US and were invited to a wedding abroad in February (if it still happens - the couple has postponed three times already and are very eager to move forward). I work from home full time, and so does my husband, so we aren't exposed to many people in our day-to-day lives.","I don't know - it seems kind of like we're making up our own rules, but it could also be a good idea? At the same time there's so much unknown: What if institutions start mandating boosters? What if we get omicron before we can get our boosters? Are we being stupid about this?" +" about 30 minutes after getting the vaccine i started feeling a tingling,pulsating, burning feeling in my upper gums and somewhat in my upper lip and nose area. he said it wasn't permanant paralysis but im scared it might be nerve damage or something?","about 30 minutes after getting the vaccine i started feeling a tingling,pulsating, burning feeling in my upper gums and somewhat in my upper lip and nose area." +" Im thinking that neither of us are in any condition to go to any New Years celebrations, especially when someone who would be there is immunocompromised (diabetic). Im thinking that neither of us are in any condition to go to any New Years celebrations, especially when someone who would be there is immunocompromised (diabetic).","Im thinking that neither of us are in any condition to go to any New Years celebrations, especially when someone who would be there is immunocompromised (diabetic)." + If anything its making me feel sad about turning 28 and all I did was sit home (mostly) the last 2 years and im aware everyone has similar stories. Has anyone else been feeling way more grief as their birthday approaches? If anything its making me feel sad about turning 28 and all I did was sit home (mostly) the last 2 years and im aware everyone has similar stories.,If anything its making me feel sad about turning 28 and all I did was sit home (mostly) the last 2 years and im aware everyone has similar stories. +" If it comes back negative and I remain symptom free, do you think Im in the clear? If it comes back negative and I remain symptom free, do you think Im in the clear?","If it comes back negative and I remain symptom free, do you think Im in the clear?" + As a side note how would you advise calming down a very scared spouse? When my wife had it back in 2020 she was hospitalized and still has ptsd from it so with how transmissable omicron is she is freaking out.,As a side note how would you advise calming down a very scared spouse? +" Do you have any suggestions on what to do, like a nice live on twitch or YT or Instagram, or a program, or a chatroom for quarantined people, or anything that you think would make the countdown a little less lonely? Even though he got two negative rapid tests yesterday, and I'm doing mine tomorrow, we won't be doing anything on the 31st because a. Do you have any suggestions on what to do, like a nice live on twitch or YT or Instagram, or a program, or a chatroom for quarantined people, or anything that you think would make the countdown a little less lonely? I was supposed to spend New Year's eve with my boyfriend and a few friends in his cottage, but my boyfriend got a bad fever and cough and the event was canceled.","Do you have any suggestions on what to do, like a nice live on twitch or YT or Instagram, or a program, or a chatroom for quarantined people, or anything that you think would make the countdown a little less lonely?" +" If this truly ends up being as mild as the seasonal Flu, shouldn't we encourage this one to be the one that embeds into our society? I genuinely fear that being too effective against Omicron might end in a worse variant taking on the pressure, which is what we don't want. I genuinely fear that being too effective against Omicron might end in a worse variant taking on the pressure, which is what we don't want. We will know for sure in about 2 weeks, with the surge just starting, but so far it's looking like it's by far the mildest variant so far.","If this truly ends up being as mild as the seasonal Flu, shouldn't we encourage this one to be the one that embeds into our society?" + When should you test after exposure for the most accurate results? When should you test after exposure for the most accurate results?,When should you test after exposure for the most accurate results? +" I had covid 3 months ago and have both my vaccines, so I'd say I'm at quite a strong immunity at the moment (plus yesterday we was literally bleaching and cleaning for 8 hours, so IF she has it as well then I doubt it could have survived long lol). I am meant to be going for a late Christmas meal with my best friend at her mum's, but I'm terrified that I might have it and pass it to them all. I am meant to be going for a late Christmas meal with my best friend at her mum's, but I'm terrified that I might have it and pass it to them all.","I had covid 3 months ago and have both my vaccines, so I'd say I'm at quite a strong immunity at the moment (plus yesterday we was literally bleaching and cleaning for 8 hours, so IF she has it as well then I doubt it could have survived long lol)." +" If the next mutation literally was a cold I have no doubt that everyone would be pissed at the CDC to say so, there would still be a lot of people (especially social media influencers chasing clout by spouting extremized rhetoric to an impressionable audience) saying that it is selfish to socialize when the virus is still with us, we need to continue to blame others for the virus still being around, you need to wear your mask everywhere, etc. I've stated publicly that Omicron is great news because it demonstrates a shift towards the virus becoming less severe and therefore heading towards becoming endemic. It's like when the anti-mask, anti-vax crowed politicized the virus they made it entirely necessary for anyone opposite them on the political spectrum to adopt eternal draconian COVID tenets as a part of their political identity. I've stated publicly that Omicron is great news because it demonstrates a shift towards the virus becoming less severe and therefore heading towards becoming endemic.","If the next mutation literally was a cold I have no doubt that everyone would be pissed at the CDC to say so, there would still be a lot of people (especially social media influencers chasing clout by spouting extremized rhetoric to an impressionable audience) saying that it is selfish to socialize when the virus is still with us, we need to continue to blame others for the virus still being around, you need to wear your mask everywhere, etc." +" In spite of that, I am happy to have been able to get a booster, which are in pretty tight supply at the moment. Second shot, I woke up in the middle of the night with chills; just enough to say, ""Ah, that's the vaccine."" I woke up in the middle of the night, shivering uncontrollably to the point where working the buttons on the oven and letting out the dog was like working with Parkinson's disease - shaky, shaky. In spite of that, I am happy to have been able to get a booster, which are in pretty tight supply at the moment.","In spite of that, I am happy to have been able to get a booster, which are in pretty tight supply at the moment." +" We should not be put into COVID jail because the unvaccinated refuse to get vaccinated. It's only a matter of time before restrictions and mask mandates are put back into play, and certain governors are already hinting, saying ""all options are on the table."" We should not be put into COVID jail because the unvaccinated refuse to get vaccinated. I can't afford to be secluded again. It's only a matter of time before restrictions and mask mandates are put back into play, and certain governors are already hinting, saying ""all options are on the table.""",We should not be put into COVID jail because the unvaccinated refuse to get vaccinated. +" Epidemiologists such as Michael Mina have criticized the CDC's neglect of rapid antigen testing as an indicator of whether someone should end isolation (NOT the PCR test, which continues to give false positives for months after someone has COVID). Does anyone know how well rapid antigen tests indicate infectiousness? I'm thinking of requiring people who test positive to isolate for 5 days, get an antigen test on the 5th day, and leave isolation if the test comes back negative (still masked up until the 10th day), but I'm worried about false positives from antigen testing. Does anyone know how well rapid antigen tests indicate infectiousness? I'm thinking of requiring people who test positive to isolate for 5 days, get an antigen test on the 5th day, and leave isolation if the test comes back negative (still masked up until the 10th day), but I'm worried about false positives from antigen testing.","Epidemiologists such as Michael Mina have criticized the CDC's neglect of rapid antigen testing as an indicator of whether someone should end isolation (NOT the PCR test, which continues to give false positives for months after someone has COVID)." + I felt find this morning so I took a walk to the park and I came back feeling winded like I just ran a race. Anyone else been fever free and feel okay otherwise but still gets weak? When does the fatigue subside?,I felt find this morning so I took a walk to the park and I came back feeling winded like I just ran a race. + is it possible that a new covid variant could emerge in the future that could can cause vaccinated people to get as sick as unvaccinated people? is it possible that a new covid variant could emerge in the future that could can cause vaccinated people to get as sick as unvaccinated people?,is it possible that a new covid variant could emerge in the future that could can cause vaccinated people to get as sick as unvaccinated people? +" I live with someone who is immunocompromised and refuses the vaccine, namely my mother. I know that there are treatments now, and that is comforting, but the idea of another disability being tacked on to my mothers life or added to my own life is exhausting. Im terrified that I will probably lose her to COVID when, not if, we are exposed to Omicron at this point. I live with someone who is immunocompromised and refuses the vaccine, namely my mother. I know that there are treatments now, and that is comforting, but the idea of another disability being tacked on to my mothers life or added to my own life is exhausting.","I live with someone who is immunocompromised and refuses the vaccine, namely my mother." +" Because thanks to Omicron (Even though its mild) well never end this pandemic. I feel like cancelling my New Years Eve Party and just sleep early and just go to work. I know I shouldnt act like this, but Im afraid I have to throw in the towel. This pandemic will last forever. Im sorry, but Im giving up hope again. I think 2022 is going to be another bad year as 2020 and 2021. Because 2022 is going to be another worst year ever. Im sorry.",Because thanks to Omicron (Even though its mild) well never end this pandemic. + Why do people not care??? We had a quick maybe 3 minute conversation and then I went inside to the dealership where I have seen numerous unmasked workers and patrons. Why do people not care??? My anxiety is so high and I am trying my best just to relax I am sitting by myself in an area away from others but my anxiety is so high right now.,Why do people not care??? + Will that help lessen any possible myocarditis at all? Do yall have any tips? I'm just super nervous about any possible myocarditis. I'm just super nervous about any possible myocarditis. I did ask and they said they would aspirate the needle at my request ( seen some research from dr. john campbell about it).,Will that help lessen any possible myocarditis at all? Do yall have any tips? +" My older sister and I are the only people in the household that are vaccinated and despite my sister (who has not self isolated herself and continues to roam freely about the house sometimes unmasked) testing positive refuses to get tested herself/test my younger siblings. My sister and mother are the only people with working vehicles so arranging for myself and younger siblings to get tested would be difficult. At this point I've accepted that I probably have it and it doesn't seem like anyone else in my family is going to be making any substantial changes to their routine despite my sister testing positive. On top of that I was recently hired at a small retail store and was set to start work very soon and although I am worried about how it will effect my hours and seeming ""unreliable"" before I actually start my job I don't feel comfortable going into work knowing I've been in contact with someone who has tested positive. My older sister and I are the only people in the household that are vaccinated and despite my sister (who has not self isolated herself and continues to roam freely about the house sometimes unmasked) testing positive refuses to get tested herself/test my younger siblings. At this point I've accepted that I probably have it and it doesn't seem like anyone else in my family is going to be making any substantial changes to their routine despite my sister testing positive.",My older sister and I are the only people in the household that are vaccinated and despite my sister (who has not self isolated herself and continues to roam freely about the house sometimes unmasked) testing positive refuses to get tested herself/test my younger siblings. My sister and mother are the only people with working vehicles so arranging for myself and younger siblings to get tested would be difficult. +" about 2-3 hours later about to throw it out and noticed the following: [url] Not sure how to interpret this. The line is not at the T, and is curved, and appeared after 15 min. The line is not at the T, and is curved, and appeared after 15 min.","about 2-3 hours later about to throw it out and noticed the following: [url] Not sure how to interpret this. The line is not at the T, and is curved, and appeared after 15 min." +" She was at a Christmas Eve family event where everyone was supposed to be vaccinated and symptom free, but someone brought her young daughter who ""had a cold"" and surprise surprise, its COVID. Since there are so many breakthrough cases with omicron and false negatives with tests I'm feeling nervous about it. I'm just bummed because I have been looking forward to seeing her for months. She was at a Christmas Eve family event where everyone was supposed to be vaccinated and symptom free, but someone brought her young daughter who ""had a cold"" and surprise surprise, its COVID. Since there are so many breakthrough cases with omicron and false negatives with tests I'm feeling nervous about it. I'm just bummed because I have been looking forward to seeing her for months.","She was at a Christmas Eve family event where everyone was supposed to be vaccinated and symptom free, but someone brought her young daughter who ""had a cold"" and surprise surprise, its COVID." + waste my entire evening dissecting the daily figures and how they literally mean the world's on fire and society is falling even though rationally i know they're not. waste my entire evening dissecting the daily figures and how they literally mean the world's on fire and society is falling even though rationally i know they're not. 10-11pm: panic attack 11:30pm: calm down enough to sleep rinse and repeat until i lose my mind,waste my entire evening dissecting the daily figures and how they literally mean the world's on fire and society is falling even though rationally i know they're not. + I am overweight (BMI of 31) have very minor asthma (as in I dont need any inhalers or anything) and my daughter has bad scoliosis. I am scared.any ideas for me or suggestions or words of encouragement or what to look out for or anything? I am overweight (BMI of 31) have very minor asthma (as in I dont need any inhalers or anything) and my daughter has bad scoliosis. So my kids and I (36M) and wife (34F) all test positive.,I am overweight (BMI of 31) have very minor asthma (as in I dont need any inhalers or anything) and my daughter has bad scoliosis. +" My question is: given all of this, does four and a half days past the potential exposure point sound like a reasonable isolation time before going back to my parents' place? Because I'm currently living with my parents, both of whom are a little older (72 and 64), I'm planning on isolating myself in an Airbnb afterwards until the morning of the 5th so that hopefully enough time will have passed so that I'll know whether or not I have it, be it through symptoms or the lack thereof, as well as a rapid test. My parents aren't stressed about my plan at all--they're both vaxxed and boosted--but I just want to have all my bases covered, and was a little confused about the incubation time.","My question is: given all of this, does four and a half days past the potential exposure point sound like a reasonable isolation time before going back to my parents' place?" +" According to the linked article the risk of a heart problem from the pfizer vaccine is 1 in 50,000. What's the risk from 3,4,5,6 shots though? Are the odds always going to be 1/50k for each shot, or might there be a build up of some substance in the body due to multiple shots that increases the risk for the nth shots?","According to the linked article the risk of a heart problem from the pfizer vaccine is 1 in 50,000. What's the risk from 3,4,5,6 shots though?" +" I know this is probably just my irrational mind, but part of me fears that my university wont make a balanced decision and go far too restrictive, like putting the entire semester remote right off the bat even if e.g. things get better around springtime. Like the possibility they dont make a good cost-benefit analysis and overreact in their decision. I know this is probably just my irrational mind, but part of me fears that my university wont make a balanced decision and go far too restrictive, like putting the entire semester remote right off the bat even if e.g. things get better around springtime.","I know this is probably just my irrational mind, but part of me fears that my university wont make a balanced decision and go far too restrictive, like putting the entire semester remote right off the bat even if e.g. things get better around springtime." +" With the current situation on Covid, I know there's a lot of uncertainties and things we can't control. I know that life is often unpredictable and there are many things we cannot control, but still it often gets to me. However, what I'm struggling with is accepting that, and a lot of times I end up spiraling into feelings of anxiety and hopelessness.","With the current situation on Covid, I know there's a lot of uncertainties and things we can't control." +" If the vaccines or pills won't end the pandemic, then what else is there? So I guess keep losing hope, because I just don't understand. If the vaccines or pills won't end the pandemic, then what else is there? I just wanted the pandemic to end badly, so we can go back to normal lives.","If the vaccines or pills won't end the pandemic, then what else is there?" + [url] This is technically a YouTube video but this guy knows what he is talking about. But I did find some articles that may provide some hope.,[url] This is technically a YouTube video but this guy knows what he is talking about. + Im kinda concerned because I dont want cases to go up too much to the point where I have to go back to wearing masks in more places. Im seeing that cases have already peaked in South Africa. Im kinda concerned because I dont want cases to go up too much to the point where I have to go back to wearing masks in more places.,Im kinda concerned because I dont want cases to go up too much to the point where I have to go back to wearing masks in more places. +" It's frustrating to see people say it's just a cold and are over it in 3 days when I'm still struggling with simple tasks. My question is for anyone else who has gone through this was there anything that helped you get through it? My question is for anyone else who has gone through this was there anything that helped you get through it? I'm more determined than ever to lose extra weight since I'm sure that's a contributing factor but I'm hoping there's a light at the end of this tunnel. However now I'm on week 4 and still feeling weird. Like my heart is still beating erratically at times, I'm having brain fog to the point where I don't remember how do to simple things, I'm thinking slow, depersonalization, depression, and mood swings.",It's frustrating to see people say it's just a cold and are over it in 3 days when I'm still struggling with simple tasks. +" His ten days (guideline where I live) wont be up though, so Im hoping some people, perhaps more up to date on research, could weigh in. He is wondering how people feel about getting together for New Years because that was our original plan before he got it. I was thinking since hes vaxxed and been asymptomatic for a while it should be fine as that means less contagious.","His ten days (guideline where I live) wont be up though, so Im hoping some people, perhaps more up to date on research, could weigh in." + Ive been up all night with a tickle in my throat and its literally almost making me gag nonstop. Did this happen to anyone else? I was exposed at work last week. Ive been up all night with a tickle in my throat and its literally almost making me gag nonstop. I am waiting for a test tomorrow but Ive got reason to believe I have covid. Obviously in the grand scheme of symptoms this doesnt seem like a big deal but its super disruptive and Im constantly just gagging because of it.,Ive been up all night with a tickle in my throat and its literally almost making me gag nonstop. Did this happen to anyone else? +" Im just sick of it all, like I've taken all the precautions, I wear my mask, I use hand sanitizer, and yet I dont feel like I'm making the right choices, I just want to not have to worry about it anymore. I'm not so nervous about seeing my friend, I'm more nervous about going on Tbh.","Im just sick of it all, like I've taken all the precautions, I wear my mask, I use hand sanitizer, and yet I dont feel like I'm making the right choices, I just want to not have to worry about it anymore." +" Now I'm worried I should have stopped these. &#x200B; 1st shot AZ, fever and chills for 48 hours starting after 12 hours 2nd shot , exact same side effects 3rd shot , almost 24 hours in, no side effects except sore arm I take a lot of supplements such as Astragalus (an adaptogen) and curcumin.",Now I'm worried I should have stopped these. + for the longest time I thought that all this is just temporary and I just have to be patient and wait it out. my mom works at a hospital so since the pandemic started we are trying to keep distance even when we meet or when I am visiting her. this pandemic is nightmare on so many levels and I hate it. my mom works at a hospital so since the pandemic started we are trying to keep distance even when we meet or when I am visiting her. I'm single so I also don't have anyone else around for such physical closeness.,for the longest time I thought that all this is just temporary and I just have to be patient and wait it out. +" The director of the WHO held a news conference yesterday stating that countries need to hold off on giving boosters so that poorer countries are able to get at least first doses into arms. My question is this: why arent we, as richer nations (Im assuming that most individuals here are from richer nations), doing this? At this rate well forever be in a pandemic because countries like Canada, the US, the UK, et al refuse to get poorer countries the Covid vaccine doses that they need. At this rate well forever be in a pandemic because countries like Canada, the US, the UK, et al refuse to get poorer countries the Covid vaccine doses that they need. The director of the WHO held a news conference yesterday stating that countries need to hold off on giving boosters so that poorer countries are able to get at least first doses into arms.","The director of the WHO held a news conference yesterday stating that countries need to hold off on giving boosters so that poorer countries are able to get at least first doses into arms. My question is this: why arent we, as richer nations (Im assuming that most individuals here are from richer nations), doing this?" +" I was finally feeling ready to try to get out more and now Omicron hits. My anxiety says otherwise and jumps to I'm going to to die or get long covid. I've seen articles saying mostly everyone will get this variant, does it even pay to try anymore? I am in my 20s and have asthma and a heart condition. The isolation is killing me mentally but the cases are so so so high where I am idk what to do. I'm drained and losing hope.",I was finally feeling ready to try to get out more and now Omicron hits. +" I wasnt given an information sheet with the booster so could someone tell me if the redness, warmth and lump are a normal reaction to the booster? This morning I woke up with a big lump on the injection site with redness and it is hot to the touch. I wasnt given an information sheet with the booster so could someone tell me if the redness, warmth and lump are a normal reaction to the booster? I ask because I had for both my first and second and had dizziness and headache with these prior shots but nothing with my arm.","I wasnt given an information sheet with the booster so could someone tell me if the redness, warmth and lump are a normal reaction to the booster?" + Whats the point of ANYTHING anymore when this fucking virus just keeps choking the life out of us. We cant even get any booster appointments as of course Ontario botched it again. Ontario also now has 14k daily cases. We cant even get any booster appointments as of course Ontario botched it again. Whats the point of ANYTHING anymore when this fucking virus just keeps choking the life out of us. I can't believe how hopeful I was in the summer and fall only to see what its all turned out to be.,Whats the point of ANYTHING anymore when this fucking virus just keeps choking the life out of us. +" I could wear a mask / isolate from my grandpa after the party, but Im still not sure if the whole thing is safe. I never have plans on NYE and would love to go have fun for once, but still afraid of Covid :( I could wear a mask / isolate from my grandpa after the party, but Im still not sure if the whole thing is safe. Got invited to a NYE party where there will be about 10 people there. I dont know most of them, but im good friends with the host and she told me that everyone is vaccinated + boosted. I never have plans on NYE and would love to go have fun for once, but still afraid of Covid :(","I could wear a mask / isolate from my grandpa after the party, but Im still not sure if the whole thing is safe." +" Now that I am vaccinated, I would like to know if there are any general rules or ways to decide what things I should or shouldn't do, particularly with the new variants, such as the Omicron variant going around. I'm not sure what precautions I can stop taking and which ones are still very important. Now that I am vaccinated, I would like to know if there are any general rules or ways to decide what things I should or shouldn't do, particularly with the new variants, such as the Omicron variant going around.","Now that I am vaccinated, I would like to know if there are any general rules or ways to decide what things I should or shouldn't do, particularly with the new variants, such as the Omicron variant going around." +" Couldn't find any FAQs, but would appreciate serious and polite answers. What's the minimum amount of exposure time needed to get it? Is it still 15 minutes?","Couldn't find any FAQs, but would appreciate serious and polite answers." +" After two years of scrubbing hands, wearing the correct masks, changing them religiously, testing, testing, testing, 1st shot, 2nd shot, 3rd shot, more testing... I was exposed on Monday by a friend who had the sniffles but had tested negative. And now I don't know if the aching in my back and the shallow breathing and the nervous cough is a symptom of my anxiety or the onset of COVID. After two years of scrubbing hands, wearing the correct masks, changing them religiously, testing, testing, testing, 1st shot, 2nd shot, 3rd shot, more testing...","After two years of scrubbing hands, wearing the correct masks, changing them religiously, testing, testing, testing, 1st shot, 2nd shot, 3rd shot, more testing... I was exposed on Monday by a friend who had the sniffles but had tested negative." +" &#x200B; I did fly for xmas and was part of the Seatac snow nightmare so I was in a crowded airport for a long time on Monday so it's not unlikely I was exposed...moving during the holidays fucking sucks, moving during a pandemic fucking sucks, I'm tired of panicking over every cough and headache. I have movers and cleaners scheduled to come tomorrow, I physically cannot move my furniture by myself, and the carpets need to be professionally cleaned because of cats, but I'm sick with anxiety that I might expose these people I've hired to COVID. &#x200B; I did fly for xmas and was part of the Seatac snow nightmare so I was in a crowded airport for a long time on Monday so it's not unlikely I was exposed...moving during the holidays fucking sucks, moving during a pandemic fucking sucks, I'm tired of panicking over every cough and headache. I have movers and cleaners scheduled to come tomorrow, I physically cannot move my furniture by myself, and the carpets need to be professionally cleaned because of cats, but I'm sick with anxiety that I might expose these people I've hired to COVID. &#x200B; I did fly for xmas and was part of the Seatac snow nightmare so I was in a crowded airport for a long time on Monday so it's not unlikely I was exposed...moving during the holidays fucking sucks, moving during a pandemic fucking sucks, I'm tired of panicking over every cough and headache.","&#x200B; I did fly for xmas and was part of the Seatac snow nightmare so I was in a crowded airport for a long time on Monday so it's not unlikely I was exposed...moving during the holidays fucking sucks, moving during a pandemic fucking sucks, I'm tired of panicking over every cough and headache." +" [[url] According to Mr. Shahpar, there 85% of adults have gotten at least one dose of vaccines. [[url] According to Mr. Shahpar, there 85% of adults have gotten at least one dose of vaccines.","[[url] According to Mr. Shahpar, there 85% of adults have gotten at least one dose of vaccines." +" It was the same for most of my life, either something was terrible personally or politically and there was no true peace. I'm not excited for the new year because it seems like it's probably gonna be the same as this year. And the thing is even if this does ""end"" anytime soon (I have a hard time believing it will before 2024) there's gonna be some other disaster, prolly climate related, that's gonna make the next ""era"" feel like hell too. So should I just assume things are going to stay like this for a long time and plan my future based on that? I've been putting things ""on hold"", should I just be changing those plans entirely at this point?","It was the same for most of my life, either something was terrible personally or politically and there was no true peace." +" My husband, who has asthma and has had to have breathing treatments with the flu before, was exposed at work yesterday with someone who tested positive on a home test this morning. Earlier today he had a nap and woke up with a sore throat but I think even with faster Omicron symptom development that would be pushing it. My husband, who has asthma and has had to have breathing treatments with the flu before, was exposed at work yesterday with someone who tested positive on a home test this morning.","My husband, who has asthma and has had to have breathing treatments with the flu before, was exposed at work yesterday with someone who tested positive on a home test this morning." + Could the COVID vaccine also cause loss of taste and smell? I am planning to get my first shot of the COVID vaccine very soon. Could the COVID vaccine also cause loss of taste and smell? I am worried because I did not have respiratory symptoms when I had a COVID infection and yet I still had loss of taste and smell.,Could the COVID vaccine also cause loss of taste and smell? +" i'm seriously considering just taking next semester off because as of right now my university is planning to have zero virtual options which i don't love because it'll encourage an already careless student body to be even more careless, but i'm also afraid they're going to go fully virtual again and i know i can't handle that. my father tested positive today. he's higher risk, but vaccinated, so i'm hoping he'll be alright? on top of that, i was so lonely during last semester and i was really holding out for winter break as a chance to see my friends in person and hug them, but that's gone out the window for most of them. he said he doesn't believe we've been close contacts since he got sick, and i am double vaxxed + got my booster today, and despite being in the same house he is isolated in one room and i am staying almost exclusively in my own, but i'm really scared of getting sick. i'm scared and i'm hopeless and i'm sure eventually i'll feel differently but right now all i want is a hug from my best friend and i can't have that.","i'm seriously considering just taking next semester off because as of right now my university is planning to have zero virtual options which i don't love because it'll encourage an already careless student body to be even more careless, but i'm also afraid they're going to go fully virtual again and i know i can't handle that." +" I want to go to the wedding (masked, of course) at least for dinner and then leave, but I feel theres a great chance Id catch COVID since most people wont be masked and many probably wont be vaccinated, and the new variant is so easy to catch. I want to go to the wedding (masked, of course) at least for dinner and then leave, but I feel theres a great chance Id catch COVID since most people wont be masked and many probably wont be vaccinated, and the new variant is so easy to catch. I have been cautious to not have caught COVID so far and am vaccinated and boosted, however, I come into contact with a few higher-risk individuals.","I want to go to the wedding (masked, of course) at least for dinner and then leave, but I feel theres a great chance Id catch COVID since most people wont be masked and many probably wont be vaccinated, and the new variant is so easy to catch." +" I didnt feel anything until I tried to do some cardio, I workout a lot and the sessions are nothing out of the usual, but suddenly every single one feels like hell. Im obviously quarantining because of exposure but I am unable to get tested right now what should I do? I didnt feel anything until I tried to do some cardio, I workout a lot and the sessions are nothing out of the usual, but suddenly every single one feels like hell.","I didnt feel anything until I tried to do some cardio, I workout a lot and the sessions are nothing out of the usual, but suddenly every single one feels like hell." +" To make things worse, his job requires close contact with people and he relies too much on his immune. Well I am one of those people that wouldve never expected to ever have to deal with this virusmy dad had gotten sick since Monday and he gave whatever he had to my sister. Well I am one of those people that wouldve never expected to ever have to deal with this virusmy dad had gotten sick since Monday and he gave whatever he had to my sister. When I try to look up news/information, I become more overwhelmed and confused as to how deadly this virus/variant is and where we are as a country. I struggle to even brush off the thought of them passing when Im not around. This part has worried me since the beginning; he does not see the point of getting vaccinated and he frequently goes out. And I keep worrying about whether my dads age will affect him too much and how possible is it for both of them to have a good recovery. Im glad theyre both choosing to take more precautions and take it more seriously, but I just want them to get better.","To make things worse, his job requires close contact with people and he relies too much on his immune." +" Fever is something that comes and goes every 4,5 hours but sore throat is pretty much there and got worse actually.Is the sore throat normal while recovering? Fever is something that comes and goes every 4,5 hours but sore throat is pretty much there and got worse actually.Is the sore throat normal while recovering? As of writing this post the fever looks good again but the sore throat is killing me and my appetite has gone down again. Fever is something that comes and goes every 4,5 hours but sore throat is pretty much there and got worse actually.Is the sore throat normal while recovering?","Fever is something that comes and goes every 4,5 hours but sore throat is pretty much there and got worse actually.Is the sore throat normal while recovering?" + I feel like removing all the overreacting media articles and the bad news off my reddit feed will be great plus all the trolls on there that want this pandemic to last forever. Hey everyone year is almost ending so here you can share what you will be doing in terms of going through the pandemics last year (hopefully). Going into 2022 with both these changes will make me feel good throughout the year and hopefully we will all reach pandemics end. I feel like removing all the overreacting media articles and the bad news off my reddit feed will be great plus all the trolls on there that want this pandemic to last forever. Going into 2022 with both these changes will make me feel good throughout the year and hopefully we will all reach pandemics end.,I feel like removing all the overreacting media articles and the bad news off my reddit feed will be great plus all the trolls on there that want this pandemic to last forever. +" Like everyone else, Im just so tired of covid and sick of being so anxious and aware of it 24/7. Im honestly very nervous and people all around me keep talking about omicron and how all of us are just getting it left and right. Like everyone else, Im just so tired of covid and sick of being so anxious and aware of it 24/7. Hope everyone else is doing okay <3 Until boxing week (its fucking MENTAL during boxing week where I work) I had actually felt very good about rona and felt very confident that I was safe- then I was surrounded by people in an at capacity store for 10+ hours for almost a week straight and got anxious. Im honestly very nervous and people all around me keep talking about omicron and how all of us are just getting it left and right.","Like everyone else, Im just so tired of covid and sick of being so anxious and aware of it 24/7." + I live in the sf bay area which has been frustrating because we're super strict about covid which has made making friends much more difficult. And now it looks like I'll have to wait till the summer to even be able to try and find new friends again. I also fear that people will be even less willing to go back to normal post omicron because of trauma from getting sick with covid. I spoke to my therapist about my struggles to find people I can connect well with and she told me because I'm not willing to do zoom calls I'm probably not gonna get anywhere towards making new friends for a long time. I live in the sf bay area which has been frustrating because we're super strict about covid which has made making friends much more difficult. I was scared to even post that I went to edc Orlando a month ago because my friend wouldn't approve of it. I also fear that people will be even less willing to go back to normal post omicron because of trauma from getting sick with covid.,I live in the sf bay area which has been frustrating because we're super strict about covid which has made making friends much more difficult. +" They're a couple with a young child (4, m) and I think they recently went to a party in a neighboring country and when they came home they had all been infected. During COVID! Can I just broach the subject directly? How would you do it? They're a couple with a young child (4, m) and I think they recently went to a party in a neighboring country and when they came home they had all been infected. They didn't seem to bothered by it.","They're a couple with a young child (4, m) and I think they recently went to a party in a neighboring country and when they came home they had all been infected." + Ive never taken a lab antigen test and have had horrid memories of nasopharyngeal testing in the past. Are they still poking your brain? Any recommendations of where to go get it?,Ive never taken a lab antigen test and have had horrid memories of nasopharyngeal testing in the past. +" The issue is my sister , she works with children , is convinced shell die if she gets vaccinated, complains non stop about the disruption Covid has caused and wanted us to acknowledge the huge sacrifice she made when having to get tested before we came up to hers for Christmas/bday etc . The issue is my sister , she works with children , is convinced shell die if she gets vaccinated, complains non stop about the disruption Covid has caused and wanted us to acknowledge the huge sacrifice she made when having to get tested before we came up to hers for Christmas/bday etc . Im exhausted with the complaints when the solution is obvious. How does others deal with family members like this ?","The issue is my sister , she works with children , is convinced shell die if she gets vaccinated, complains non stop about the disruption Covid has caused and wanted us to acknowledge the huge sacrifice she made when having to get tested before we came up to hers for Christmas/bday etc ." +" Does anybody have any up to date information on how long the booster will be effective, and will it be effective against Omicron and Delta for the same length of time? Does anybody have any up to date information on how long the booster will be effective, and will it be effective against Omicron and Delta for the same length of time?","Does anybody have any up to date information on how long the booster will be effective, and will it be effective against Omicron and Delta for the same length of time?" +" I am struggling to find literature or accurate discussions on the risks of myocarditis vs COVID in young adults, which is frustrating as it feels like you are shamed for even asking if any of the risks are worth it for young people. And now that a family member of mine has literally suffered more from the vaccine than from the virus (none of my family members have had COVID), I can't justify getting my 4th shot within 14 months or whatever it will be when they inevitably roll that policy out. Not only do I feel some guilt about pushing my family to get boosted so hard, but I feel especially bad for my brother because, as a 21M, he would be fine even if he got COVID. I am struggling to find literature or accurate discussions on the risks of myocarditis vs COVID in young adults, which is frustrating as it feels like you are shamed for even asking if any of the risks are worth it for young people. I think I'm done with my boosters for the next couple years. Unless they develop one that is going to actually protect against variants and not allow you to spread the virus, I'm just so disillusioned with how ineffective they truly are. This was just never even really a threat to him, now he has myocarditis from it, and oh, he probably will still be susceptible to omicron anyways. Unless they develop one that is going to actually protect against variants and not allow you to spread the virus, I'm just so disillusioned with how ineffective they truly are. Yeah, I get that they still prevent ""death and hospitalization"", but the fact that you can still catch the virus, spread the virus, get not-mild ""mild"" symptoms from the virus, and need to socially distance, mask, isolate is depressing. He ended up going to an urgent care who administered an anti-inflammatory and released him; he has a follow up with a pcp today for bloodwork and to see what other steps are necessary. This was just never even really a threat to him, now he has myocarditis from it, and oh, he probably will still be susceptible to omicron anyways. Not only do I feel some guilt about pushing my family to get boosted so hard, but I feel especially bad for my brother because, as a 21M, he would be fine even if he got COVID.","I am struggling to find literature or accurate discussions on the risks of myocarditis vs COVID in young adults, which is frustrating as it feels like you are shamed for even asking if any of the risks are worth it for young people." +" Our OB is currently out of the office with Covid herself so our biggest medical rock is unavailable for the time being. Any helpful advice would be appreciated. We are both fairly anxious about it because Covid infections in pregnant women significantly increase the chances of medical problems for both her and the baby. Thankfully, the worst symptoms my wife has had are a cough and bad congestion. We are both fairly anxious about it because Covid infections in pregnant women significantly increase the chances of medical problems for both her and the baby.",Our OB is currently out of the office with Covid herself so our biggest medical rock is unavailable for the time being. Any helpful advice would be appreciated. + I got the booster two days ago and now I'm wondering if I need to continue to social distance/quarantine for 2 weeks or is it okay to start being around people like normal? I got the booster two days ago and now I'm wondering if I need to continue to social distance/quarantine for 2 weeks or is it okay to start being around people like normal? I was not sure my if my immunity was waning so I started to social distance and not go anywhere except the store for the last couple months. I got the booster two days ago and now I'm wondering if I need to continue to social distance/quarantine for 2 weeks or is it okay to start being around people like normal?,I got the booster two days ago and now I'm wondering if I need to continue to social distance/quarantine for 2 weeks or is it okay to start being around people like normal? +" if this wave is supposedly going to be over by february, do i grit my teeth and mask/avoid them in the house? i just have a hard time striking a balance between normal domestic life and OCD, and im scared if i take precautions at home ill end up with those tendencies again. if this wave is supposedly going to be over by february, do i grit my teeth and mask/avoid them in the house? what would you do in my situation? i need to return home tomorrow, and im not sure what precautions i need to take in my own home. theyre all pretty careless at this point and will hang out with whoever, wherever. it will be hard on my mental health but im hella scared of catchin this disease, especially so late in the game.","if this wave is supposedly going to be over by february, do i grit my teeth and mask/avoid them in the house?" +" I read and my provinces info said not to get tested if youre asymptomatic, and shoppers testing thing said to test there if asymptomatic and without being in contact with a positive case. Should I just wait till I get symptoms to get tested? Essentially my situation is, friend that I was in close contact with tested positive for covid, and I havent had symptoms after ~3 days.","I read and my provinces info said not to get tested if youre asymptomatic, and shoppers testing thing said to test there if asymptomatic and without being in contact with a positive case." +" One reason for that is all the NBA players who have been in health and safety protocols and almost all of them are vaccinated, Im sure. Some are still not comfortable with going in crowds because despite vaccines and boosters, we are still having such a surge in cases. I seems like in a way, even though no part of the US, at least is under some lockdown, COVID is still hanging over all our heads. Like, is the COVID chaos that were in now the new normal?","One reason for that is all the NBA players who have been in health and safety protocols and almost all of them are vaccinated, Im sure." +" Whats going on here? Why is this somehow permanent for a lot of people? What should I do? Has your taste/smell come back? When? And when I randomly hear stories of people going OMG its been a whole year, Ive lost my tastes now!! !, Ill admit, I get nervous. Then I remember the awful headache on the first day and wonder Wait, what if that was my taste nerves getting totally destroyed?. Whats going on here? Why is this somehow permanent for a lot of people? What should I do? Has your taste/smell come back? When? And when I randomly hear stories of people going OMG its been a whole year, Ive lost my tastes now!! !, Ill admit, I get nervous.",Whats going on here? Why is this somehow permanent for a lot of people? What should I do? Has your taste/smell come back? When? + Do you think it's necessary to isolate if neither of us are + or showing symptoms yet? Yesterday she left bc she started to feel 'chills' and tested positive on a rapid test at home. My husband thinks he and I should fully isolate from each other and ofc wear masks when around my mom. Do you think it's necessary to isolate if neither of us are + or showing symptoms yet? We care for my mom in our house and she has one vax + boosted aide who comes over. Yesterday she left bc she started to feel 'chills' and tested positive on a rapid test at home. We have rapids to test my mom daily and were instructed to do a PCR Mon or Tues. She (and both of us) have 3 vaxs but she is VERY high risk so we are TERRIFIED and riddled with anxiety. I am also 10 weeks pregnant.,Do you think it's necessary to isolate if neither of us are + or showing symptoms yet? +" Assuming my mother has caught COVID yesterday, how long before she would become infectious herself? I think that's the main question. Assuming my mother has caught COVID yesterday, how long before she would become infectious herself? Assuming my mom's sister is infected but still asymptomatic, and assuming my mom has been infected, how long before my mom becomes contagious?","Assuming my mother has caught COVID yesterday, how long before she would become infectious herself?" +" Can't they just be honest with us at this point? I'm not exaggerating one bit, this ad is running on every TV station in my area. Can't they just be honest with us at this point?",Can't they just be honest with us at this point? +" I left to go for a walk, and without thinking about it I put on the mask Id worn a couple of times while I was infected. Is there anyway I could reinfect myself by wearing that mask? Stupid thing to do, I wore it for maybe 15 minutes on and off before I realized? Is there anyway I could reinfect myself by wearing that mask?","I left to go for a walk, and without thinking about it I put on the mask Id worn a couple of times while I was infected." +" I haven't seen my son or family since 19th Dec so I'm just really frustrated and need clear answers as I'm reading so much conflicting info and his mum is being an absolute nightmare about it all telling me I need to test negative before I see him (which is just stupid imo as I've isolated 11 days). Does this mean I now have to isolate again until he is negative? I haven't seen my son or family since 19th Dec so I'm just really frustrated and need clear answers as I'm reading so much conflicting info and his mum is being an absolute nightmare about it all telling me I need to test negative before I see him (which is just stupid imo as I've isolated 11 days). Does this mean I now have to isolate again until he is negative? From what I've read, I do as I'm unvaccinated but can someone confirm this? I haven't seen my son or family since 19th Dec so I'm just really frustrated and need clear answers as I'm reading so much conflicting info and his mum is being an absolute nightmare about it all telling me I need to test negative before I see him (which is just stupid imo as I've isolated 11 days).",I haven't seen my son or family since 19th Dec so I'm just really frustrated and need clear answers as I'm reading so much conflicting info and his mum is being an absolute nightmare about it all telling me I need to test negative before I see him (which is just stupid imo as I've isolated 11 days). +" What are the chances she has it and is asymptomatic? Person who gave girlfriend a ride did not go to work Wednesday or Thursday, found out Thursday night that co worker has covid. The person who gave her a ride wasnt feeling well that day (found that out after the fact.) What are the chances she has it and is asymptomatic? I know the rapid tests arent always 100%. Should we do anything else just in case? Girlfriend is not showing symptoms, took a rapid test Friday (today) and it was negative. As I said, Im not currently vaccinated and am doing everything in my power to not get sick until I am vaccinated.",What are the chances she has it and is asymptomatic? +" Im just stressed about getting it from trying to get vaccinated for it, or getting some adverse reaction... Someone did cough like once or twice (everyone was masked mind you) but now my anxiety is telling i got caught covid while getting my first dose..... and i hate it.... Friends keep telling me, your chances of getting it are very slim. I went to get my Covid Vaccine two days ago on the 30th. But there were other people there of course, not many but a few. I was far away from them, only time i had to be close to someone was when i got my shot.","Im just stressed about getting it from trying to get vaccinated for it, or getting some adverse reaction..." +" Should I assume the Rapid Test kit is wrong since I always hear they are inaccurate? One could be false positive and the other one could be false negative. Should I assume the Rapid Test kit is wrong since I always hear they are inaccurate? Hi all, So some backstory, I got with a group of friends (all of them are vaxxed, few are boosted) on Monday and on Wednesday, we found out two of our friends tested positive (he assumed that he probably got it from someone else that tested positive a few days before). I decided to get tested that same day and got my results about 36hrs later, and it was negative.",Should I assume the Rapid Test kit is wrong since I always hear they are inaccurate? +" I often find myself questioning anything I have to outside of the house and I'm not quite sure if its because its the right thing or has my anxiety gotten to me? But now, with omnicron, I feel now more than ever, everyone seems to be doing their own thing?",I often find myself questioning anything I have to outside of the house and I'm not quite sure if its because its the right thing or has my anxiety gotten to me? +" Why haven't I heard of COVID vaccines being modified with the rise of the Omicron variant? Now that COVID is evolving into an endemic virus, can't we do the same for the COVID vaccines?",Why haven't I heard of COVID vaccines being modified with the rise of the Omicron variant? +" If anyone else in high school has gotten covid, how did you manage to recover from the missed time If anyone else in high school has gotten covid, how did you manage to recover from the missed time Hi all, I got a positive result for covid today but my school is starting on Monday (high school). Do you think my absences will be recorded and I might get in trouble?","If anyone else in high school has gotten covid, how did you manage to recover from the missed time" +" Those who have been sick, about how long did it take before you tested negative? Those who have been sick, about how long did it take before you tested negative?","Those who have been sick, about how long did it take before you tested negative?" +" How should I interpret this negative result? Am I super paranoid or was the time frame in which I got tested too soon/late? At first I was relieved, but I'm having a hard time believing that what I'm experiencing is anything but COVID when A) I was in an environment where somebody was clearly infectious & in close contact with family, & B) I've never felt an illness quite like this in my life. How should I interpret this negative result? Am I super paranoid or was the time frame in which I got tested too soon/late?",How should I interpret this negative result? Am I super paranoid or was the time frame in which I got tested too soon/late? + Im so sad I lost my taste and smell and Im scared when I can expect it back. I broke down today and cried (probably pregnancy hormones too) because I tried so hard to be careful the past two years and do everything to protect my family and others. Anyone have some positive stories they can share? I could use some hope. Im so sad I lost my taste and smell and Im scared when I can expect it back. Im seeing some scary stuff about people not having it return for a year or more. Im so sad I lost my taste and smell and Im scared when I can expect it back.,Im so sad I lost my taste and smell and Im scared when I can expect it back. +" Im just seeking some insight on the use of oxygen at home after Covid and how long most people need it. I understand he doesnt want to use it forever, but his doctor says it will take one day at a time. Im just seeking some insight on the use of oxygen at home after Covid and how long most people need it. I am hopeful that he will be able to come off of it soon, but I fear that my husband is rushing it.",Im just seeking some insight on the use of oxygen at home after Covid and how long most people need it. +" So is there another way out of this since vaccinating the world isnt a realistic option? And thats never going to happen, with all the vaccine hoarding by rich countries who refuse to share. So is there another way out of this since vaccinating the world isnt a realistic option? And thats never going to happen, with all the vaccine hoarding by rich countries who refuse to share.",So is there another way out of this since vaccinating the world isnt a realistic option? +" I literally start my BRAND NEW JOB tomorrow that I worked very hard to get. I have not been sick and I am fully vaccinated (actually got my booster 11 days ago). Should I be worried? I do not have access to testing that will be back before I start my job nor can I rely on an at home test because you have to test twice, 24 hours apart for accuracy...",I literally start my BRAND NEW JOB tomorrow that I worked very hard to get. + Based on the dates above can anyone help me figure out when my roommate will no longer be contagious and what estimated date is safe for me to go back to my apartment? While I have been here my roommate informed me that they got their COVID result back on 12/31 revealing that they have COVID (variant type unknown to them). All the information I look up has been so confusing and I just want to make the right decision for my health. Based on the dates above can anyone help me figure out when my roommate will no longer be contagious and what estimated date is safe for me to go back to my apartment?,Based on the dates above can anyone help me figure out when my roommate will no longer be contagious and what estimated date is safe for me to go back to my apartment? + I'm hoping I won't get sick again... what are the chances of me getting reinfected after a month? I really only fully recovered around December 10th. We stopped by our neighbor's house NYE and hung out for an hour or two and I was near the person who had it majority of the time. I'm hoping I won't get sick again... what are the chances of me getting reinfected after a month?,I'm hoping I won't get sick again... what are the chances of me getting reinfected after a month? I really only fully recovered around December 10th. +" Do you you think we're probably okay or was it too soon to take the antigen test? One of my housemates is immunocompromised so I really dont want to chance it. As the title says, has anyone heard of this happening or had it happen to them? Do you you think we're probably okay or was it too soon to take the antigen test? One of my housemates is immunocompromised so I really dont want to chance it.",Do you you think we're probably okay or was it too soon to take the antigen test? +" But I am extremely worried that if they do happen to take it, they will get seriously ill. Any advice or support would be greatly appreciated Yet my mom told me they they bought ivermectin in case they get a break through case. But I am extremely worried that if they do happen to take it, they will get seriously ill. Any advice or support would be greatly appreciated But I am extremely worried that if they do happen to take it, they will get seriously ill. Any advice or support would be greatly appreciated","But I am extremely worried that if they do happen to take it, they will get seriously ill. Any advice or support would be greatly appreciated" +" &#x200B; Does this mean I am no longer contagious? If a lateral flow comes back as negative is it likely my PCR will also? I'm due to fly abroad in 2 weeks and I'm really worried my pre-departure test will yield a positive result, despite recovering... TIA &#x200B; Does this mean I am no longer contagious? If a lateral flow comes back as negative is it likely my PCR will also? I'm due to fly abroad in 2 weeks and I'm really worried my pre-departure test will yield a positive result, despite recovering... TIA",&#x200B; Does this mean I am no longer contagious? If a lateral flow comes back as negative is it likely my PCR will also? +" Is it safe to go home on Tuesday? Would I be contagious at all? Is it safe to go home on Tuesday? Would I be contagious at all? How should I proceed? As most of you probably know, the CDC changed the covid isolation period to 5 days instead of 10. Is it safe to go home on Tuesday?",Is it safe to go home on Tuesday? Would I be contagious at all? +" I don't want to wear a mask 24/7 in the place I'm staying at right now and my mom's insisting that since I've been exposed to it already, and tested negative that I'll be fine. My question is, what's the likelihood that I can still catch it if I haven't all this time? I don't want to wear a mask 24/7 in the place I'm staying at right now and my mom's insisting that since I've been exposed to it already, and tested negative that I'll be fine. My question is, what's the likelihood that I can still catch it if I haven't all this time?","I don't want to wear a mask 24/7 in the place I'm staying at right now and my mom's insisting that since I've been exposed to it already, and tested negative that I'll be fine." +" Currently I'm worrying my head off about what could happen if he ends up getting the virus, he stays in very good health due to his lupus but reading about people with lupus having increased vulnerability is freaking me out. Currently I'm worrying my head off about what could happen if he ends up getting the virus, he stays in very good health due to his lupus but reading about people with lupus having increased vulnerability is freaking me out.","Currently I'm worrying my head off about what could happen if he ends up getting the virus, he stays in very good health due to his lupus but reading about people with lupus having increased vulnerability is freaking me out." +" Is this normal or am i developing flu or pneumonia ?Hope it's not pneumonia i am shit scared of post covid pneumonia Imfao but today i am experiencing running nose,sneezing and light fever for the first time since i tested positive. Is this normal or am i developing flu or pneumonia ?Hope it's not pneumonia i am shit scared of post covid pneumonia Imfao Is this normal or am i developing flu or pneumonia ?Hope it's not pneumonia i am shit scared of post covid pneumonia Imfao",Is this normal or am i developing flu or pneumonia ?Hope it's not pneumonia i am shit scared of post covid pneumonia Imfao +" Every-time Im out I have to start counting days and worrying about symptoms when I get home and its justtiring. But I am so, so tired of feeling this anxiety about this virus. I went to the mechanic a couple of days ago and of course, I was the only one wearing a mask. I went to the grocery store today for medicine and I was the only one wearing a mask. But I am so, so tired of feeling this anxiety about this virus. Every-time Im out I have to start counting days and worrying about symptoms when I get home and its justtiring. In all honestly, Im tired. Thats all.",Every-time Im out I have to start counting days and worrying about symptoms when I get home and its justtiring. + Do you think if Im safe my chances of getting it at his office are low? Just worried cause hes gunna be near my nose and face for an exam. What do you guys think? Do you think if Im safe my chances of getting it at his office are low? Ive been rescheduling it and rescheduling it since September cause something always comes up or we have another wave. Just worried cause hes gunna be near my nose and face for an exam.,Do you think if Im safe my chances of getting it at his office are low? +" I'm panicking because she's in her mid 50s obese, high blood pressure and cholesterol (that is controlled with meds) she had covid in late 2020 (but was asymptomatic) and is triple vaxxed. I'm spiraling because of anxiety and fear of her getting severely ill","I'm panicking because she's in her mid 50s obese, high blood pressure and cholesterol (that is controlled with meds) she had covid in late 2020 (but was asymptomatic) and is triple vaxxed." +" Anyone else been here or had a family member in this position? Any tips to help him not panic to keep his breathing steady? Any tips for me and what I should be asking the doctors, etc? His healthcare team said it's an extreme case of covid and there is a high probability that he may be intubated. Just had to hug him real quick, tell him I love him, and then leave. Anyone else been here or had a family member in this position? Any tips to help him not panic to keep his breathing steady? And now I'm so scared I will have to do the same, but still trying to be positive and manifest a good outcome.","Anyone else been here or had a family member in this position? Any tips to help him not panic to keep his breathing steady? Any tips for me and what I should be asking the doctors, etc?" + Geuss I should just assume that Im gonna get it? Just out of caution. Geuss I should just assume that Im gonna get it?,Geuss I should just assume that Im gonna get it? +" I'd like to ask them how they are not afraid, but I'm ashamed to reveal to them that I'm so weak mentally. On the other hand, here I was ruminating about how much money I would lose if I had to cancel the trip and whether I'll ever see my parents again, worrying everyday thinking this might be the day we go back to lockdown (and indeed that day happened), and a myriad of other things related to this bullshit. Do you guys also find that so many of your friends/relatives seem to be unfazed by the situation? I really wish I could engineer my heart to be like that. Anyone on the same boat? I'd like to ask them how they are not afraid, but I'm ashamed to reveal to them that I'm so weak mentally. For instance, my parents were not so afraid when the lockdowns started again in their area, or when they contracted Delta although they were double jabbed. I'm also afraid of being offended that they would downplay my anxiety.","I'd like to ask them how they are not afraid, but I'm ashamed to reveal to them that I'm so weak mentally." +" &#x200B; Fast forward to now... Ontario is back in a lockdown mostly. Schools closed, most businesses shuttered. I just said, well wel be back in 4 months to get the next one after this next lockdown lifts. We're back at square fucking one and my anxiety and worst case scenarios proved to be RIGHT ALL ALONG. Maybe we'll have a nice august and september and then it'll be right back here for 2023. &#x200B; I dont know what to do anymore. Im losing my shit. Im full of despair, I'm at 0% hope, and I dont know what to do anymore. You know back in September I had dormant anxiety about the lockdowns and measures returning and the vaccine not being enough and I was strong enough at that point to bury that thought.I thought, theres no way with this miracle vaccine that we'll be back in lockdown....I thought, cmon its ridiculous that this will just be our lives now. We're back at square fucking one and my anxiety and worst case scenarios proved to be RIGHT ALL ALONG.","&#x200B; Fast forward to now... Ontario is back in a lockdown mostly. Schools closed, most businesses shuttered." +" I was 25 when this all started and I am turning 28 this year. It has only been 3 days, and 2022 is shaping up to be just as bad as the last two. I may have been doom and gloom in previous comments and posts, but that cannot be helped when I have been devoid of optimism, hope, and joy since this all started. Is there any reason to have optimism for 2022 despite the new ontario restrictions?",I was 25 when this all started and I am turning 28 this year. +" Im also supposed to leave the country at the end of the month, and would really hate to have that messed up. Has anyone managed to shrug it off in a few days? Ive seen a lot of people say they didnt test negative again for weeks or even months after testing positive initially. Im also supposed to leave the country at the end of the month, and would really hate to have that messed up. Has anyone managed to shrug it off in a few days? I test again the 5th, and Im hoping its negative so I can see my friends and girlfriend and stop feeling so trapped.","Im also supposed to leave the country at the end of the month, and would really hate to have that messed up." +" I feel like it's the right thing to just isolate but I'm tired of giving months of my life over to this virus while people go on having fun and I get left out and more distant from others. It seems omicron is spreading at an unprecedented rate. And of course, I'm disappointed that I've been waiting through this pandemic to get married and my partner gets omicron 2 weeks before our appointment date to sign the papers. I feel like it's the right thing to just isolate but I'm tired of giving months of my life over to this virus while people go on having fun and I get left out and more distant from others. Any advice or perspectives shared would be appreciated. I'm tired of feeling like I'm crazy and I have no idea what the responsible thing to do is anymore as life just goes on as normal. It seems omicron is spreading at an unprecedented rate. This makes me want to cancel the plans I was looking forward to for this month and go full hermit mode for January - conventions, performances, and even my own tiny elopement/ family marriage :c (my vax & boosted fiance got covid) However, in the US, it seems like everyone is just going on as normal. And of course, I'm disappointed that I've been waiting through this pandemic to get married and my partner gets omicron 2 weeks before our appointment date to sign the papers.",I feel like it's the right thing to just isolate but I'm tired of giving months of my life over to this virus while people go on having fun and I get left out and more distant from others. +" If you have had Covid and lost your taste, how long could you not taste for? Any tips on how to make my sense of taste come back quickly? If you have had Covid and lost your taste, how long could you not taste for? Any tips on how to make my sense of taste come back quickly? I just recently tested positive for Covid. Thankfully I am fully vaccinated (J&J) and boosted (), so I am experiencing only mild cold symptoms.","If you have had Covid and lost your taste, how long could you not taste for? Any tips on how to make my sense of taste come back quickly?" +" Very glad to get this done and have extra protection. Nothing bad to report here, just wanted to share that it went well. It's day two, and I feel good. Very glad to get this done and have extra protection.",Very glad to get this done and have extra protection. +" It also doesnt help that we cant get a test ANYWHERE. They said they are feeling run down and a little sick and laid down to take a nap. Omicron has sent me into an awful spiral, because it seems inevitable. I dont know what the point of this post really is, but I could use support. Youll probably figure this out while reading, but I have severe health anxiety. Today my partner said they werent feeling well, took their temp and it was 99.3. Im in a complete panic. I feel like I could throw up and my chest is tightening.",It also doesnt help that we cant get a test ANYWHERE. +" Can I have it again after only getting it 20 days ago, or is it just a false positive? Later that night, my sister, who I spent every second of the trip, tested positive for covid. Can I have it again after only getting it 20 days ago, or is it just a false positive? After that moment I became extremely worried that my congestion was covid and it only got worse with flying back.","Can I have it again after only getting it 20 days ago, or is it just a false positive?" +" 1) How likely is it that i have covid right now (from the person i was with on the 29th)? My mother with whom i'm staying with is severely immunocompromised (like had open heart surgery a year ago and one of her lungs doesnt work properly). 1) How likely is it that i have covid right now (from the person i was with on the 29th)? 2) It is even possible for me to have transmitted covid to this family member who was here on the first? Is this enough time for me to have then transmitted it to someone else? 3) What exactly is safe to do in my house? Right now i am confining myself to either my bedroom (mask off) or in an adjacent bonus room (with a mask on). Note: everyone in my family has 2 vaccines, my mother has had 3. Exactly how at risk of hospitalization/death is she? We're all deeply concerned.",1) How likely is it that i have covid right now (from the person i was with on the 29th)? +" I'm living in the Netherlands and we're in full lockdown once again. I'm constantly trying to make sense why we're one of the only countries in full lockdown, and it seems at least partially due to our low ICU (critical care) capacity, meaning the potential for our hospitals to become overwhelmed is far higher than in other countries. TLDR; I'm worried the problem with limited critical care in the Netherlands will keep us from moving beyond this crisis Now, I've clung to the hope that pandemics in the end will end once enough people have contracted the virus / become vaccinated, but the following article worries me a bit: [[url] It says that getting the viruss reproductive number down to one is just the bare minimum for earning the endemic classification (instead of a pandemic), and the moment it stops being a threat will differ per country and depends on factors like hospital / ICU capacity. So since we had kind of a healthcare crisis even before the pandemic, I'm very worried that we might be stuck with restrictions way longer than other countries. So since we had kind of a healthcare crisis even before the pandemic, I'm very worried that we might be stuck with restrictions way longer than other countries.","I'm living in the Netherlands and we're in full lockdown once again. I'm constantly trying to make sense why we're one of the only countries in full lockdown, and it seems at least partially due to our low ICU (critical care) capacity, meaning the potential for our hospitals to become overwhelmed is far higher than in other countries." +" I'm a bad parent and putting my son at risk. Not knowing if I would have to give birth alone or the hospital would take away my baby. My son is very social and loves people and I couldn't give that to him. I want to know what it's like being a parent with out being on the verge of a panic attack all the time or the massive guilt. Went full ""fuck it"" mode. Even with the massive surge going on right now. My son was born early pandemic. Those first weeks and months were terrifying. My son was so happy. We did something every day. I'm a bad parent and putting my son at risk. I don't have what it takes to entertain him at home.",I'm a bad parent and putting my son at risk. + im afraid I will get it too but I suffer from asthma and sometimes I get afraid because if I get it I might have some serious symptoms. im afraid I will get it too but I suffer from asthma and sometimes I get afraid because if I get it I might have some serious symptoms.,im afraid I will get it too but I suffer from asthma and sometimes I get afraid because if I get it I might have some serious symptoms. +" I was working as a courtesy clerk at Vons grocery store, and I sometimes walk into to doom and gloom people. I was working as a courtesy clerk at Vons grocery store, and I sometimes walk into to doom and gloom people. One said, its the end of the world, which I dont think its true. Some lady predicted that the pandemic will end in 2028, even one of the checker stands agree to that and I said thats too long. Hi, Im not in the doom and gloom moment and Im not giving up hope for the end of the pandemic this year. Its hard to avoid doom and gloom people, when youre starting to feel cautiously optimistic.","I was working as a courtesy clerk at Vons grocery store, and I sometimes walk into to doom and gloom people." +" This person isn't vaccinated and I just can't deal with this. This rattled me to no end, had many anxiety/panic attacks (I had lost four relatives in 2020 from it). I'm still not over the loss of my loved ones and this is surreal and strange. I am feeling a little less anxious given the data, but I can't help but feel another surge of overwhelming frustration over this. This person isn't vaccinated and I just can't deal with this. F THIS CRAP. In September we had two people with Delta variant sick for about a month in the house . This rattled me to no end, had many anxiety/panic attacks (I had lost four relatives in 2020 from it).",This person isn't vaccinated and I just can't deal with this. +" I havent been this scared to leave the house in an entire year, but with omicron it's just getting really scary and bad again. I havent been this scared to leave the house in an entire year, but with omicron it's just getting really scary and bad again.","I havent been this scared to leave the house in an entire year, but with omicron it's just getting really scary and bad again." +" i have anxiety and with everything i've heard about people losing their sense of smell and taste for weeks, months or even longer, i'm freaking out. i'm hoping i'll recover just as fast but for now anxiety is just killing me. anyone out there with positive stories, please? i have anxiety and with everything i've heard about people losing their sense of smell and taste for weeks, months or even longer, i'm freaking out.","i have anxiety and with everything i've heard about people losing their sense of smell and taste for weeks, months or even longer, i'm freaking out." + Im also just frustrated that everyone seems to have given up on trying to control COVID even just a little bit. I was thinking that maybe just maybe this semester COVID would die down even more but the transmission rate along with the new guidlines on isolation just seem like a recipe for disaster in an environment when people already dont care. I understand that its basically inevitable Im going to get it and whatever Im just feeling dissapointed and hopeless and dont want the stress of being sick to take me down again. I know Im healthy otherwise and I wouldnt probably be severely ill due to be vaccinated and boosted its just annoying how it seems everyone has resigned to it. I was thinking that maybe just maybe this semester COVID would die down even more but the transmission rate along with the new guidlines on isolation just seem like a recipe for disaster in an environment when people already dont care. I understand that its basically inevitable Im going to get it and whatever Im just feeling dissapointed and hopeless and dont want the stress of being sick to take me down again.,Im also just frustrated that everyone seems to have given up on trying to control COVID even just a little bit. +" There doesn't seem to be a scenario where any of us are free from this, any ""good news"" I've heard has been just studies of dubious sources Between my dad losing his job because of this, my studies suffering since I don't do well online, losing my therapy, losing my sanity, I had at least had ONE thing to look forward to for almost a year, ONE LITTLE THING, one convention that I was so excited to just go and let go and be HAPPY, ruined Maryland is in a state if emergency and what started as a trip of 5 has dropped to me going by myself and probably struggling not to cry the whole time because of the guilt and loss that's weighing on my chest even though I can't convince myself not to go like the rest of my friends. But it feels like a culmination of ""you absolutely have nothing good waiting for you, everything that seems good is going to be taken away"" I put money into this despite our awful financial status because it was that important for me to have SOMETHING, and it's all for nothing We have vaccines, so what now? I said in 2020 that if by spring/summer 2022 this wasn't over, I'd rather just end it all than keep suffering through it. But it feels like a culmination of ""you absolutely have nothing good waiting for you, everything that seems good is going to be taken away"" I put money into this despite our awful financial status because it was that important for me to have SOMETHING, and it's all for nothing We have vaccines, so what now? What could possibly end this?","There doesn't seem to be a scenario where any of us are free from this, any ""good news"" I've heard has been just studies of dubious sources Between my dad losing his job because of this, my studies suffering since I don't do well online, losing my therapy, losing my sanity, I had at least had ONE thing to look forward to for almost a year, ONE LITTLE THING, one convention that I was so excited to just go and let go and be HAPPY, ruined Maryland is in a state if emergency and what started as a trip of 5 has dropped to me going by myself and probably struggling not to cry the whole time because of the guilt and loss that's weighing on my chest even though I can't convince myself not to go like the rest of my friends." +" I'm pretty sure I have COVID and the testing tommorow will likely confirm that. I think I got traumatized by past instances of being alone during lockdown and I emotionally can't do it this time around. This cycle of being able to live on my own= there being another lockdown = having a mental breakdown and moving in with my parents = moving back out to the city I normally live in , makes me feel like nothing will ever improve. Please if anyone is going through the same thing or knows some tips to cope please help, I feel like I can't breathe and idk how much longer I can do this, I live in Quebec and everything is so fucked, I feel completely trapped and the walls are closing in on me. And I'm so scared , not as much about being sick but the isolation. On top of that many of my friends are suicidal and I'm so so scared that I'll lose someone. I think I got traumatized by past instances of being alone during lockdown and I emotionally can't do it this time around.",I'm pretty sure I have COVID and the testing tommorow will likely confirm that. +" I know that mixing brands is safe, but is it as *effective*? I know that mixing brands is safe, but is it as *effective*? I'm immunocompromised, so I wanna make sure I'm making the right choice.","I know that mixing brands is safe, but is it as *effective*?" +" I made it a year and a half teaching in person during Covid before I caught it and it didnt even come from school. I reconciled months ago that at this point, it was not if I was going to catch it but when I was going to catch it. It either came from my nephew or Christmas Eve Mass. Im not upset or really scared, Im mostly just annoyed. Thankfully she cleared it relatively quickly and was only severely congested for 2-3 days.",I made it a year and a half teaching in person during Covid before I caught it and it didnt even come from school. +" I'm just wondering if this odd surge of flu-like symptoms has gotten something to do with Omicron? It gotten worse when I saw in one of my friends Instagram stories that they got COVID, just the thought that your friends and family are being affected by this surge and odd phenomenon of everyone getting these symptoms is making me crazy, I just decided to uninstall my social media applications because of how much overthinking I've been processing for the past few days. It gotten worse when I saw in one of my friends Instagram stories that they got COVID, just the thought that your friends and family are being affected by this surge and odd phenomenon of everyone getting these symptoms is making me crazy, I just decided to uninstall my social media applications because of how much overthinking I've been processing for the past few days. I'm just wondering if this odd surge of flu-like symptoms has gotten something to do with Omicron? I'm getting so anxious and overthinking of thinking to myself that I'll get these flu-like symptoms eventually it's making my body and head hurt, I have GAD and its common that these stuff happens when I'm overthinking.",I'm just wondering if this odd surge of flu-like symptoms has gotten something to do with Omicron? +" With everyone getting covid and cancelling trips, I feel like I need to take some action between now and then to protect myself. I just want to not have covid in late February. What measures would you take if it were you? I'm vaxxed + boosted and healthy, so I'm not too worried about the disease itself.","With everyone getting covid and cancelling trips, I feel like I need to take some action between now and then to protect myself." +" Testing was already extremely hard to get in my Province; most places were appointment only and completely booked up. Testing was already extremely hard to get in my Province; most places were appointment only and completely booked up. So I'm totally out of luck. I'm just so frustrated that I have no way to find out if it's actually Covid. Up until yesterday I had a headache, painfully dry nose/sinuses, a sore throat, and fatigue. No coughing, my temperature was 37C (on average I'm around 36.5), I'm eating fine.",Testing was already extremely hard to get in my Province; most places were appointment only and completely booked up. +" I just want to enjoy university life but this threat of catching covid is just looming over my head like some kind of inevitable fate. Since I left uni for Christmas so many of my friends have tested positive (there was an outbreak amongst my friend group just before I left and I was in close contact with 8 of them however I didn't catch it myself) and more and more people I know are catching it everyday. I've had three vaccinations (all for the first two and booster) and before the whole Omicron thing I was starting to finally relax and was enjoying university and all the freedom was going to clubs etc and felt protected and safe in my university environment and around my friends. Any support or advice would be much appreciated because I am really suffering mentally and feel like I'm about to go into the lion's den. Hi, I'm a 21F university student and I'm so afraid of going back to uni after the Christmas break because I'm terrified of catching covid. I'm not so afraid of catching covid and having a mild illness I'm TERRIFIED of this then turning into long covid and being basically permanently disabled for the rest of my life (the brain fog symptoms scare me the most). I just want to enjoy university life but this threat of catching covid is just looming over my head like some kind of inevitable fate.",I just want to enjoy university life but this threat of catching covid is just looming over my head like some kind of inevitable fate. +" As the title says, there have been multiple COVID cases in my office and I have yet to receive any formal notification from my boss about this. I understand not being able to say who has it, but I think it is negligent to not alert us of the threat in general. I plan to talk to my boss about my feelings on this - I'd like to ask for better COVID policies, but she doesn't take the pandemic seriously, so I'm worried it won't go well. I understand not being able to say who has it, but I think it is negligent to not alert us of the threat in general. Any advice on what I can say or perhaps legal/OSHA verbiage I can refer to to assist my case? I plan to talk to my boss about my feelings on this - I'd like to ask for better COVID policies, but she doesn't take the pandemic seriously, so I'm worried it won't go well.","As the title says, there have been multiple COVID cases in my office and I have yet to receive any formal notification from my boss about this." +" I found a few more predictions like some experts say that the Omicron will peak in January 9th or mid January or end of January, but now I feel like I need to be careful what to expect. I wanted this pandemic to end this year so badly, but after the disappointment last year, I dont know if itll end this year either. Hi, I hope this is not over the top, but Im curious how would we know if the Omicron peak in the U.S. this month? I wanted this pandemic to end this year so badly, but after the disappointment last year, I dont know if itll end this year either.","I found a few more predictions like some experts say that the Omicron will peak in January 9th or mid January or end of January, but now I feel like I need to be careful what to expect." +" It just fucking sucks that it puts people at risk. But it's killing me see all these people 65+ not caring. Watching all the people in our state returning to pre-COVID behaviors is disheartening. Again, people can do what they want. It just fucking sucks that it puts people at risk. I mean, all the young people are maskless too, because Florida. But it's killing me see all these people 65+ not caring.",It just fucking sucks that it puts people at risk. + Obviously things could mutate again but I see people writing the whole year off and am wondering if I'm missing something? I couldn't convince anyone I knew to do things in 2021 when they were better and now I worry I've lost that chance for a long time. Should I just write it off? My motivation to do anything is so low as it is.... I couldn't convince anyone I knew to do things in 2021 when they were better and now I worry I've lost that chance for a long time. First off I just want to say I'm grateful to be healthy and able to work and do school even during the current semi-shutdown where I live.,Obviously things could mutate again but I see people writing the whole year off and am wondering if I'm missing something? +" I am wondering how are you managing or how did you manage a household where some tested negative for COVID and others tested positive? I am wondering how are you managing or how did you manage a household where some tested negative for COVID and others tested positive? I just want to try my best to not catch COVID. My husband tested positive for COVID. I tested negative for COVID. He has been improving each day. He has pre-existing conditions, where as, I don't have any pre-existing issues.",I am wondering how are you managing or how did you manage a household where some tested negative for COVID and others tested positive? +" I stupidly hugged them when I left. Ive been extremely cautious until now and I just want to know Im okay. He was vaccinated, they are vaccinated, I am vaccinated with booster but high risk. I need reality checks. Ive been extremely cautious until now and I just want to know Im okay. I stupidly hugged them when I left. They just texted saying someone they saw on Sunday tested positive. He was vaccinated, they are vaccinated, I am vaccinated with booster but high risk. I would hate to have been completely isolated for 18 months, then catch it because I still wasn't careful enough.",I stupidly hugged them when I left. +" For my second I was really sick for 3 days with what I describe as a combination of the flu and an awful hangover (103.5 fever, chills, aches, headache, nausea etc). For my second I was really sick for 3 days with what I describe as a combination of the flu and an awful hangover (103.5 fever, chills, aches, headache, nausea etc). Considering all of this, I'm thinking of waiting until they come out with a new booster that includes new variants. I got an antibody test couple weeks ago, right before the holidays. To my shock my antibodies are still > 2500.","For my second I was really sick for 3 days with what I describe as a combination of the flu and an awful hangover (103.5 fever, chills, aches, headache, nausea etc)." + Our government made a vaccin passport and we cannot go to restaurants or do interior activities without it. I consider myself a very responsible citizen and I would like your opinions in a polite manner. Vaccins have to fo through many years of testings (5-7) so I am scared about long term effect 7. Our government made a vaccin passport and we cannot go to restaurants or do interior activities without it. I consider myself a very responsible citizen and I would like your opinions in a polite manner. Even though I do not follow their logic because of their lack of transparency and open debate. I do know how to read scholarly articles. I have concerns that I would like to share so people can help me take a decision. Our government made a vaccin passport and we cannot go to restaurants or do interior activities without it. Lets not lie about the fact that pharmaceutical companies are getting richer 6. In Israel they started the 4th shot so vaccin is not fixing the problem?!,Our government made a vaccin passport and we cannot go to restaurants or do interior activities without it. I consider myself a very responsible citizen and I would like your opinions in a polite manner. +" I know the pandemic will end eventually, but with more variants most likely coming soon, Im not sure if itll ever end. Were suppose to end it last year, but it didnt happened. I keep having optimistically hopeful and losing hope ups and downs of the pandemic. I want this pandemic to end badly, but maybe Ill just have to get used to the pandemic and wont anything like maybe until 2023 or more.","I know the pandemic will end eventually, but with more variants most likely coming soon, Im not sure if itll ever end." +" Considering all of this, I'm thinking of waiting until they come out with a new booster that includes new variants. For my second I was really sick for 3 days with what I describe as a combination of the flu and an awful hangover (103.5 fever, chills, aches, headache, nausea etc). I don't want to go through getting that sick again without an added benefit. Any thoughts?","Considering all of this, I'm thinking of waiting until they come out with a new booster that includes new variants." +" If its been 24+ hours, is there any reason I cant get in the car, maskless, and drive around? They werent masked and its been so long since Ive shared a vehicle with anyone outside of my house it feels uncomfortable. If its been 24+ hours, is there any reason I cant get in the car, maskless, and drive around? With health anxiety, I worry about walking the line between conscientious and crazy. The shop was nice enough to drive the vehicle back to the house (10-15 minute drive plus they had to drive to diagnose) but now Im having a bit of a panic about driving it.","If its been 24+ hours, is there any reason I cant get in the car, maskless, and drive around?" +" But any happiness I felt was dashed to bits by fear of catching Omicron during the most vulnerable weeks of my pregnancy, when theres the highest risk for neural tube defects or a miscarriage. Im six weeks pregnant after three years of trying my husband and I had just accepted that having kids wasnt in the cards for us, so this should be fantastic news. But any happiness I felt was dashed to bits by fear of catching Omicron during the most vulnerable weeks of my pregnancy, when theres the highest risk for neural tube defects or a miscarriage. I lost my career and a good chunk of my sanity. If I lose this too, I dont know how Ill be able to go on. Im sorry to be such a downer, but I dont have anyone else to share this with.","But any happiness I felt was dashed to bits by fear of catching Omicron during the most vulnerable weeks of my pregnancy, when theres the highest risk for neural tube defects or a miscarriage." +" Most likely scenario I see rn is I get boosted, deal with *that* again, and then still end up catching covid, having to quarrantine, etc and my only consolation is that I don't get *as* sick. I'll be honest, I'm just as if not more worried about *any* symptomatic infection, mild or not than I am about the risk of getting severe symptoms (basically, even just getting sick *at all* poses a list of logistical nightmares in my current situation). A lot of ""well, we *think* it *should* work,"" which...doesn't feel encouraging. I'll be honest, I'm just as if not more worried about *any* symptomatic infection, mild or not than I am about the risk of getting severe symptoms (basically, even just getting sick *at all* poses a list of logistical nightmares in my current situation).","Most likely scenario I see rn is I get boosted, deal with *that* again, and then still end up catching covid, having to quarrantine, etc and my only consolation is that I don't get *as* sick." + My dad stoped letting us hangout with friends and he doesnt even want my brother to go back to school cuz hes so scared of us getting sick. My parents keep telling me that Im never gonna have a normal life and I just have to get used to the new normal I feel like Im the only person who hasnt adjusted to the new normal. I just dont see whats the point to keep going anymore. I feel like Im the only person who hasnt adjusted to the new normal. I just cant keep living like this anymore and lately Ive been questioning whats the point of my life if its just going to keep getting worse. I have nightmares and mood swings and I feel angry and hopeless all the time. I just cant keep living like this anymore and lately Ive been questioning whats the point of my life if its just going to keep getting worse. I just dont see whats the point to keep going anymore. My life has been a nightmare for the past two years and everything is only getting worse now with Omicron. Half my classes are online and Im just so lonely. I have nightmares and mood swings and I feel angry and hopeless all the time. I just cant keep living like this anymore and lately Ive been questioning whats the point of my life if its just going to keep getting worse.,My dad stoped letting us hangout with friends and he doesnt even want my brother to go back to school cuz hes so scared of us getting sick. +" now of course my boyfriend freaked out because she came into the store when she shouldve stayed at home. the guidance seems a bit unclear as to how big of a risk this might bemy boyfriend is vaccinated and boosted and so am i. we live a few hours away and im supposed to see him this weekend but neither of us are necessarily sure whether this situation warrants a strict quarantine. as he pointed out, he could have come into (masked) contact with other people at work who didnt tell him they were exposed so he would have never known he should potentially quarantine really dont want to have to cancel this weekend but i will if it seems like too much of a risk. thoughts? at the end of the interaction, the woman casually mentioned that he should sanitize everything because her family has covid.",now of course my boyfriend freaked out because she came into the store when she shouldve stayed at home. + How can they be so pessimistic over every tiny scrap of hope? Its as if they WANT this thing to last. How can they be so pessimistic over every tiny scrap of hope? Its as if they WANT this thing to last.,How can they be so pessimistic over every tiny scrap of hope? + So is she positive or negative? Is she contagious? So is she positive or negative? Is she contagious?,So is she positive or negative? Is she contagious? + Has anyone experienced this and there sense of smell returned back to normal? Has anyone experienced this and there sense of smell returned back to normal? It took about two months for me to be able to smell again fully and then things took a turn. Now a lot of things smell & taste weird.,Has anyone experienced this and there sense of smell returned back to normal? +" I guess I am scared, I don't want my parents to catch it from me. Well, I'm sad to report, that my friend did end up testing positive. Well, I'm sad to report, that my friend did end up testing positive. I guess I am scared, I don't want my parents to catch it from me. Nor do I want to catch it myself. We are ending our trip early to head home. But do feel immense guilt going on this trip in the first place.","I guess I am scared, I don't want my parents to catch it from me." + With all of the rules and cases Im just not sure what the right thing to do is. I am supposed to go on a ski trip this weekend with friends I havent seen in a while. Should I still go? With all of the rules and cases Im just not sure what the right thing to do is.,With all of the rules and cases Im just not sure what the right thing to do is. +" What was my dream flat (and first mortgage property) now feels like a prison. TL;DR My life was looking good, then the pandemic transformed my workplace to mostly WFH, home is 1 bed flat, I live alone. Mental health plummeted, now I have covid. Since the start of lockdown in March 2020, my mental health had gradually been declining. What was my dream flat (and first mortgage property) now feels like a prison.",What was my dream flat (and first mortgage property) now feels like a prison. +" What are people's experiences? I'm feeling completely lost and have no one to talk to who I can relate to :( I'm really worried I may have passed it on to some vulnerable people although they are still negative after a few days. I'm fully vaccinated and boosted and my symptoms resolved quickly, however I'm still positive (LFT) after more than a week. What are people's experiences? I'm feeling completely lost and have no one to talk to who I can relate to :( I'm really worried I may have passed it on to some vulnerable people although they are still negative after a few days. I'm worried I'll never get rid of it.",What are people's experiences? I'm feeling completely lost and have no one to talk to who I can relate to :( + Can I still test positive for Covid after that long? Can I still test positive for Covid after that long? Symptoms are already disappearing (day 6 now). I need a positive test in order to use COVID sick pay for work. It might just be the common cold or something too.,Can I still test positive for Covid after that long? + She is 65 and got a fever of around 102.5. she is double vaxxed but i live in India so we arent getting boosters yet I live in a tiny flat with my dad who is 75( also double vaxxed) and i am really stressed about both and worry about the worst I dont know why but i feel i have become worse at coping with any sort of anxiety over the course of this pandemic. So my mom tested positive yesterday thru a RAT. So my mom tested positive yesterday thru a RAT. She is 65 and got a fever of around 102.5. she is double vaxxed but i live in India so we arent getting boosters yet I live in a tiny flat with my dad who is 75( also double vaxxed) and i am really stressed about both and worry about the worst I dont know why but i feel i have become worse at coping with any sort of anxiety over the course of this pandemic.,She is 65 and got a fever of around 102.5. she is double vaxxed but i live in India so we arent getting boosters yet I live in a tiny flat with my dad who is 75( also double vaxxed) and i am really stressed about both and worry about the worst I dont know why but i feel i have become worse at coping with any sort of anxiety over the course of this pandemic. + I'd like to be vaccinated and I'd also like to know which vaccines are effective against omicron. I'd like to be vaccinated and I'd also like to know which vaccines are effective against omicron. are there new vaccines being developed that I should wait for? I'd like to be vaccinated and I'd also like to know which vaccines are effective against omicron.,I'd like to be vaccinated and I'd also like to know which vaccines are effective against omicron. +" And I just think to myself, if all you MF would just get vaccinated, perhaps - maybe - we could avoid a lockdown or at least have a shorter one. I used to rant about the government's handling in some skeptical subreddits, but it's full of stupid people claiming that vaccines are deadly and that lockdowns are some global conspiracy to strip us of our rights. I used to rant about the government's handling in some skeptical subreddits, but it's full of stupid people claiming that vaccines are deadly and that lockdowns are some global conspiracy to strip us of our rights. * It just frustrates me that there seems to be only two extreme sides: Those who think everyone is out to get them, and those who are to get everyone. I don't really like the Canadian governments' handling, and look at Taiwan as the best model for covid (also with a smarter culture) and just wish we could do what Taiwan is doing - they're all walking around freely! Get vaccinated! Demand better testing, tracing and tacking! Call for local lockdowns to happen sooner to stop covid spread in its infancy.","And I just think to myself, if all you MF would just get vaccinated, perhaps - maybe - we could avoid a lockdown or at least have a shorter one." +" I feel like my efforts to find those lasting connections and a partner will all be for nothing... That said, seeing a lot of articles online talking about how ""school is changing for better and for worse"" got me fearing for the worst because I feel like even after things inevitably get better with this pandemic that things will never be what they used to. That said, seeing a lot of articles online talking about how ""school is changing for better and for worse"" got me fearing for the worst because I feel like even after things inevitably get better with this pandemic that things will never be what they used to. I had a ""normal"" university from September 2017 to (ugh) March 2020 and ever since then everything has been online for me. That said, seeing a lot of articles online talking about how ""school is changing for better and for worse"" got me fearing for the worst because I feel like even after things inevitably get better with this pandemic that things will never be what they used to. I feel like my efforts to find those lasting connections and a partner will all be for nothing...",I feel like my efforts to find those lasting connections and a partner will all be for nothing... +" My Mom and Dad just got off of a Telegraph visit, and hes saying to try and get to an EKG right away because her symptoms might be cardio-based. I dont know what to do. Any advice? My Mom and Dad just got off of a Telegraph visit, and hes saying to try and get to an EKG right away because her symptoms might be cardio-based. Im shaking and Im really really scared that it might get worse.","My Mom and Dad just got off of a Telegraph visit, and hes saying to try and get to an EKG right away because her symptoms might be cardio-based." +" I do my best to keep distance from them but unfortunately they're the type of people to not care too much about COVID19, they are unvaccinated as well and cough/touch everything like they want to get me sick, it sucks. I've also been reading a lot of posts about peoples rapid test coming out negative but the PCR coming out positive? Is the chances of me falling within this category high? I had my flight canceled multiple times and it would be really upsetting if this were to get canceled as well. I do my best to keep distance from them but unfortunately they're the type of people to not care too much about COVID19, they are unvaccinated as well and cough/touch everything like they want to get me sick, it sucks. I've also been reading a lot of posts about peoples rapid test coming out negative but the PCR coming out positive? Is the chances of me falling within this category high? For the past 3 days I've been having a sore throat, runny nose, coughs, and a few headaches here and there. I have a flight to Canada (from the US) on the 18th, I really hope things go as planned.","I do my best to keep distance from them but unfortunately they're the type of people to not care too much about COVID19, they are unvaccinated as well and cough/touch everything like they want to get me sick, it sucks." +" I've heard way too many stories of false negatives. Can I trust this test? (If you're getting confused with the math (I was), symptoms developed either on the 25th (12 days before the test) or on the 27th (10 days). The test came back negative, but I still have the cough (though again, no other symptoms). I've heard way too many stories of false negatives.",I've heard way too many stories of false negatives. +" For this reason, she does not want me seeing friends, going out to stores, or doing anything outside the house as she says if I get sick, she cant take care of me due to her type 1 diabetes. Is it reasonable for her to act this way or is she over reacting? She is vaccinated and boosted, but she still thinks she will get a severe enough case to land her in the hospital. For this reason, Ive been locked in the house and cannot go out. I dont know what to do. Is it reasonable for her to act this way or is she over reacting?","For this reason, she does not want me seeing friends, going out to stores, or doing anything outside the house as she says if I get sick, she cant take care of me due to her type 1 diabetes." +" For those of us who are vaccinated its almost impossible to tell whether its a cold or covid right now! What are you supposed to do when you have symptoms that could be the new variant, but home rapid tests arent very reliable for it so you keep getting negative results, and theres no PCR tests available within a 50 mile radius for weeks, and you get no paid time off so you risk possibly spending this thing? What are you supposed to do when you have symptoms that could be the new variant, but home rapid tests arent very reliable for it so you keep getting negative results, and theres no PCR tests available within a 50 mile radius for weeks, and you get no paid time off so you risk possibly spending this thing? What are you supposed to do when you have symptoms that could be the new variant, but home rapid tests arent very reliable for it so you keep getting negative results, and theres no PCR tests available within a 50 mile radius for weeks, and you get no paid time off so you risk possibly spending this thing? For those of us who are vaccinated its almost impossible to tell whether its a cold or covid right now!",For those of us who are vaccinated its almost impossible to tell whether its a cold or covid right now! +" The whole world isn't going to be vaccinated \- It seems like we will have mandated mask wearing forever. I don't understand how the pandemic could ever end if our vaccines are losing their efficacy as much as they are. Will people stand for that, forever? That's my question I don't understand how the pandemic could ever end if our vaccines are losing their efficacy as much as they are.",The whole world isn't going to be vaccinated \- It seems like we will have mandated mask wearing forever. +" If I had just pushed myself a bit harder in vector calculus, I could've had one last carefree summer before all the shenanigans of 2020 happened. My summer was ruined at first trying in vain to study for the supplementary examination, and then in a depressed rut after seeing that I failed the supplementary examination. In 2019, I failed a university course (vector & complex calculus if anyone is asking) in November. If I had just pushed myself a bit harder in vector calculus, I could've had one last carefree summer before all the shenanigans of 2020 happened. It is something I regret.","If I had just pushed myself a bit harder in vector calculus, I could've had one last carefree summer before all the shenanigans of 2020 happened." +" I just hate how inaccessible testing is right now. Im going to ask the place if they can PCR test me as well but idk what they will say- my question is basically, if i test negative on antigen tomorrow do you think its highly unlikely that I/we have covid?? im very stressed because i know theyre less accurate. Im going to ask the place if they can PCR test me as well but idk what they will say- my question is basically, if i test negative on antigen tomorrow do you think its highly unlikely that I/we have covid?? Then on the 5th (yesterday) I started getting a sore throat, i felt pretty bad last night and this morning but im feeling a lot better now. im very stressed because i know theyre less accurate.",I just hate how inaccessible testing is right now. +" And I've tried zoom groups and had pretty bad luck with them in general, and one of the zoom groups I went to criticized me when I said I was thinking of going to Florida for spring break last year, and even after I got vaccinated. I have a very hard time seeing how omnicron will change their metrics to having lower hospitalizations. I also spoke to my therapist about it, and she told me that people in the trans community are very covid cautious. I have a very hard time seeing how omnicron will change their metrics to having lower hospitalizations. Right now I have a hard time seeing that life will be better in the spring and summer.","And I've tried zoom groups and had pretty bad luck with them in general, and one of the zoom groups I went to criticized me when I said I was thinking of going to Florida for spring break last year, and even after I got vaccinated." +" I feel like my life has been stolen from me. I'm 19 at the time of writing, and I fear that this pandemic won't end until I'm like 70 or 80. While the Roman Empire didn't last forever, it still lasted multiple centuries. I'm 19 at the time of writing, and I fear that this pandemic won't end until I'm like 70 or 80. So even when the pandemic ends, I won't be in a state to enjoy my freedom.",I feel like my life has been stolen from me. +" When this whole pandemic I was doing quite well, full time job and good income, was just about to take my driving test and then covid came along and uprooted my life, I lost my job within a week of the lockdown, I couldnt take my driving test and still cant and am now unemployed and prospects dont seem the best, theres so much pressure on me at the moment and the prospects arent the best, just not sure how to progress When this whole pandemic I was doing quite well, full time job and good income, was just about to take my driving test and then covid came along and uprooted my life, I lost my job within a week of the lockdown, I couldnt take my driving test and still cant and am now unemployed and prospects dont seem the best, theres so much pressure on me at the moment and the prospects arent the best, just not sure how to progress","When this whole pandemic I was doing quite well, full time job and good income, was just about to take my driving test and then covid came along and uprooted my life, I lost my job within a week of the lockdown, I couldnt take my driving test and still cant and am now unemployed and prospects dont seem the best, theres so much pressure on me at the moment and the prospects arent the best, just not sure how to progress" + Is there a chance I get/have gotten brain damage from being infected? There is a lot to do around the claims that covid can give you brain damage. Is this likely? Is there a chance I get/have gotten brain damage from being infected? There is a lot to do around the claims that covid can give you brain damage. I'm stressed ab this ngl.,Is there a chance I get/have gotten brain damage from being infected? + I can't help but feel somewhat resetful towards my brother who refused to get vaccinated and decided to attend larger gathering for new years. So far i haven't lost smell or taste but fear of losing it. I can't help but feel somewhat resetful towards my brother who refused to get vaccinated and decided to attend larger gathering for new years. I worry about my symptoms worsening and am thankful that so far vaccine seems to be working symptoms wise.,I can't help but feel somewhat resetful towards my brother who refused to get vaccinated and decided to attend larger gathering for new years. +" Can you help me think through the risks here? I don't want to end his quarantine before it's logical to do so, but I can see the effect it's having... Here's the thing though: it's start to weigh on both him and me, and the idea that we couldn't even have the week-end to do anything together is making him be quite down. Can you help me think through the risks here? I don't want to end his quarantine before it's logical to do so, but I can see the effect it's having...","Can you help me think through the risks here? I don't want to end his quarantine before it's logical to do so, but I can see the effect it's having..." +" I get easily anxious by these things and wondering(for those who have had covid) how you felt on the first morning/day you began to show symptoms. I get easily anxious by these things and wondering(for those who have had covid) how you felt on the first morning/day you began to show symptoms. Me and my sister went to the gym and our dads place yesterday, and today I woke up with a slightly congested nose and a tickle in my throat.",I get easily anxious by these things and wondering(for those who have had covid) how you felt on the first morning/day you began to show symptoms. +" The surge in omnicron crashed in Africa just about four weeks after peaking, remember? There is still hope for the pandemic to end in 2022. It only looks bad now because this is omnicron. There is still hope for the pandemic to end in 2022. We will not be masking indoors forever, nor social distance.","The surge in omnicron crashed in Africa just about four weeks after peaking, remember?" +" * Case counts may be high, but hospitals are not at capacity due to vaccines, improved treatments, and the actual virus getting milder I'm looking forward to not feeling stressed in non-vax-controlled environments when someone coughs or doesn't mask properly. Now, * I get to see many all-vax friends regularly * I feel safe at all-vax restaurants, movie theaters, and large parties * I've got that dope booster immunity * My family and the CDC all approved me going home twice, once for Thanksgiving and once for Christmas. * Case counts may be high, but hospitals are not at capacity due to vaccines, improved treatments, and the actual virus getting milder I'm looking forward to not feeling stressed in non-vax-controlled environments when someone coughs or doesn't mask properly.","* Case counts may be high, but hospitals are not at capacity due to vaccines, improved treatments, and the actual virus getting milder I'm looking forward to not feeling stressed in non-vax-controlled environments when someone coughs or doesn't mask properly." +" I got covid coming back from a trip I had no choice but to go on; I did everything I could to be safe given the circumstances that I did not want to be in, but received covid from my mom, who was not careful in the slightest. I guess I'm just hoping to see if anybody has tested negative a week-ish after testing positive if you had incredibly mild symptoms? I haven't seen the person I'm with for weeks and I feel awfully alone and miss him, but I want to be careful, so I don't want to see anybody until I test negative. I guess I'm just hoping to see if anybody has tested negative a week-ish after testing positive if you had incredibly mild symptoms?","I got covid coming back from a trip I had no choice but to go on; I did everything I could to be safe given the circumstances that I did not want to be in, but received covid from my mom, who was not careful in the slightest." +" Anyone has tried anything to reduce or mitigiate the brain fog? Anyone has tried anything to reduce or mitigiate the brain fog? For me, my wife's italian espresso seems to help. I keep having this low-grade fever. It comes and goes. I have no idea how long this'll last but forming and speaking coherent thoughts becomes a task. At least good memories lift my spirits. I'm glad to know I'm not the only crazy one.",Anyone has tried anything to reduce or mitigiate the brain fog? +" Ive accepted that I will probably have it at some point and can only hope for the best and take precautions. The strange thing is, and please dont judge me for this, Im not afraid of getting COVID. Ive accepted that I will probably have it at some point and can only hope for the best and take precautions. Hoping someone has some words of advice. Recently, with the Omicron surge, a few of my coworkers have tested positive. We share common areas such as a break room and bathrooms.",Ive accepted that I will probably have it at some point and can only hope for the best and take precautions. +" People freaking out about long-term hospital capacity problems from flu + COVID and talking about virtual activity well into the Spring. I don't want to say much more so as to avoid upsetting people, but I'm having a hard time believing things will get better again. Maybe it's silly but I guess I could use some reasons to think that we'll be out of this.",People freaking out about long-term hospital capacity problems from flu + COVID and talking about virtual activity well into the Spring. +" People are going about their lives somewhat 'normally' with masks...and yet, I still can't help but feel incredibly isolated. Yet, things still feel so depressing and I'm isolated. I can't tell if this is just me and my empty life or a collective problem. People are going about their lives somewhat 'normally' with masks...and yet, I still can't help but feel incredibly isolated. Perhaps its because I moved to a new city during all of this and have had a hard time finding a job and making friends.","People are going about their lives somewhat 'normally' with masks...and yet, I still can't help but feel incredibly isolated." + Itd be a little relieving to know if anyone else experienced this? Itd be a little relieving to know if anyone else experienced this? I havent been able to stomach full meals and find myself rarely snacking.,Itd be a little relieving to know if anyone else experienced this? +" Has anyone heard of a similar case and the outcome? Has anyone heard of a similar case and the outcome? It isn't burning hot like strep or glandular fever but it's just been red and inflamed, and taking forever to go away.",Has anyone heard of a similar case and the outcome? +" This is the fourth time in my household that someone has covid, first me late 2020, then my father in early 2021, after that one of my brothers and my mom in late 2021 and now my youngest brother. It seems like this isn't going to end soon, and I just had a wave of emotions that I didn't know how to manage: I was scared for my brother, I was angry, I was ashamed that this happened AGAIN in my home. It seems like this isn't going to end soon, and I just had a wave of emotions that I didn't know how to manage: I was scared for my brother, I was angry, I was ashamed that this happened AGAIN in my home. I wanted to scream and cry and to be done with everything, all at the same time. I had to tell my workplace and my boyfriend that somebody got sick again, I just kept thinking how we need to adjust all at home to take care of my brother and I felt extremely guilty for going out to work or seeing my boyfriend when my brother still didn't show signs of COVID. There are some days when I just don't think I'm able to continue anymore and I just wish that everything was over, but there doesn't seem like there is an end to this cycle.","This is the fourth time in my household that someone has covid, first me late 2020, then my father in early 2021, after that one of my brothers and my mom in late 2021 and now my youngest brother." +" Should I quarantine and if so for how long? What day should I get a test, day 5 after the close contact? Rapid or PCR? Should I quarantine and if so for how long? What day should I get a test, day 5 after the close contact? Rapid or PCR?","Should I quarantine and if so for how long? What day should I get a test, day 5 after the close contact? Rapid or PCR?" +" Currently he has no symptoms and my mom keeps telling me I'm being alarmist and ridiculous for freaking out so much but I keep panicking about my dad suddenly dying in his sleep or it suddenly turning worse really fast. She's fully vaxxed and I had her stand outside (open doorway) to hand me off the bag, she wore a mask and I wore two masks (I'm triple vaxxed) and yet I'm still absolutely petrified ill develop symptoms at any moment. My parents are anti-vax and are friends with even more severe militant anti-vaxers who are also conspiracy theorists. I've had nightmares and anxiety attacks about my dad dying from covid since the beginning of the pandemic. Literally any words of comfort or something could help rn, all my friends say is ""I'm sorry"" like my dad is already dead and I freak out even more. My mom has had two vaccines and my dad is unvaccinated. I've had nightmares and anxiety attacks about my dad dying from covid since the beginning of the pandemic. Today my dad tested positive.",Currently he has no symptoms and my mom keeps telling me I'm being alarmist and ridiculous for freaking out so much but I keep panicking about my dad suddenly dying in his sleep or it suddenly turning worse really fast. +" She thinks there's no COVID in her eyes. World leaders will pay. WHO will pay. But then by March, the whole year got canceled. Where do I even start? This is just inconsistent. I wanted a great, peaceful 2020. But then by March, the whole year got canceled. This world is complicated. I've psychologically had enough of this. World leaders will pay. WHO will pay. I have to even go to greater lengths to stay in touch with people, and I'm left in a state of depression. I feel like I'm at my lowest point since 2020. I've been eating a lot. Inconsistent schedules. Losing friends. Friends using cancel culture and saying I haven't known you. We eventually texted a bit, but then her lack of communication and respect of autism caused issues. I just wish we talked properly. That's all.",She thinks there's no COVID in her eyes. +" I guess I'm looking for reassurance from those who have had COVID, especially if you know or suspect it was omicron. But now that it's looking really likely, especially when I'm reading that experts are saying to assume COVID before you assume the flu or a cold... I'm trying to stay away from places like the subreddit where people discuss their confirmed cases exclusively. It's a great resource but at this point it's just going to scare the shit out of me, as it's more likely to attract people with more notable (aka, more symptomatic) cases. Someone in my house is sick with cold-like symptoms. But now that it's looking really likely, especially when I'm reading that experts are saying to assume COVID before you assume the flu or a cold... When I heard the news about how contagious omicron is, I kind of just... accepted the reality that getting it was a definite possibility, even as a vaccinated person.","I guess I'm looking for reassurance from those who have had COVID, especially if you know or suspect it was omicron." + What happens to them? Do they get ridiculed for something they can't control? What can they do to help against this virus if they can't get the vaccine? Do they get ridiculed for something they can't control? I am looking for information and don't want to start any fights. What happens to them? What can they do to help against this virus if they can't get the vaccine?,What happens to them? Do they get ridiculed for something they can't control? What can they do to help against this virus if they can't get the vaccine? +" Has anyone else been navigating these waters with mixed feelings, or dealing with a co-parent that is on the opposite side of the fence? I took 5yo to get their first dose yesterday and while Im hopeful this is the right thing, it is still making me anxious that I fought for this and something will go wrong. Has anyone else been navigating these waters with mixed feelings, or dealing with a co-parent that is on the opposite side of the fence? I took 5yo to get their first dose yesterday and while Im hopeful this is the right thing, it is still making me anxious that I fought for this and something will go wrong.","Has anyone else been navigating these waters with mixed feelings, or dealing with a co-parent that is on the opposite side of the fence?" +" I got in contact with a positive pal, and now need to quarantine (again! ), right before finals (and I still have no idea how my college is gonna handle them!). For any of you who had big struggles, how did you manage to stay sane? To maintain some semblance of functionality? A relative is ill, but because of the mess testing and diagnosis have been getting increasingly delayed, and I fear that, when it'll be possible again, it's gonna be to late. Because of many things (again, mostly covid) I also lack a social net, so no partner and only very superficial friendships and all far away. I got in contact with a positive pal, and now need to quarantine (again! ), right before finals (and I still have no idea how my college is gonna handle them!). For any of you who had big struggles, how did you manage to stay sane? To maintain some semblance of functionality? A relative is ill, but because of the mess testing and diagnosis have been getting increasingly delayed, and I fear that, when it'll be possible again, it's gonna be to late. The last months already looked like shit was hitting the fan, but now it's worse. Because of many things (again, mostly covid) I also lack a social net, so no partner and only very superficial friendships and all far away.","I got in contact with a positive pal, and now need to quarantine (again! ), right before finals (and I still have no idea how my college is gonna handle them!)." +" And how long do I need to stay in my isolated room until I recover? However, I'm scared that I might start experiencing the mild symptoms from this point on, is that how its going to happen for asymptomatic patients? However, I'm scared that I might start experiencing the mild symptoms from this point on, is that how its going to happen for asymptomatic patients? And how long do I need to stay in my isolated room until I recover? However, I'm scared that I might start experiencing the mild symptoms from this point on, is that how its going to happen for asymptomatic patients?",And how long do I need to stay in my isolated room until I recover? +" And with omicron everywhere, should we rush to get the booster or confirm he doesnt have covid first since its like wildfire everywhere here (cant find rapid tests locally right now either). But Im confused on the 12+ booster shots- is that authorized now? And its 5 months? Is the booster approved and happening? And with omicron everywhere, should we rush to get the booster or confirm he doesnt have covid first since its like wildfire everywhere here (cant find rapid tests locally right now either).","And with omicron everywhere, should we rush to get the booster or confirm he doesnt have covid first since its like wildfire everywhere here (cant find rapid tests locally right now either)." +" Is using one test good enough or are there any that are solely 1 test and that's it, you're done? Is using one test good enough or are there any that are solely 1 test and that's it, you're done? I also had a Nurse Practitioner check me out to determine whether or not I was a plausible threat. I promise I took precautions lol but it was a lot and I'd like to avoid all that in the future. I work in a high Covid + environment (healthcare) and while our employer is excellent in taking safety precautions, I would like to have access to an at home test just in case I ever have concerns : ) A lot of tests are 2 tests that must be done 24 hours a part.","Is using one test good enough or are there any that are solely 1 test and that's it, you're done?" +" Ever since, I've had hives and itching across my back. Maybe my body cross-reacting to the virus because it recognizes it from the vaccine it also reacted to... ? But I'm scared of what's going to happen to my long covid symptoms once I recover from this. This has been a cake walk compared to Delta, thankfully. But I'm scared of what's going to happen to my long covid symptoms once I recover from this.","Ever since, I've had hives and itching across my back. Maybe my body cross-reacting to the virus because it recognizes it from the vaccine it also reacted to... ?" + Do we think its okay to leave my room and spend time with family again? I had my first symptom 12/29 (not sure if thats day 1 or 0) so today would be the 9th (or 10th) day since that. Do we think its okay to leave my room and spend time with family again?,Do we think its okay to leave my room and spend time with family again? + Anyone take vitamins daily and caught covid but it was mild? Anyone take vitamins daily and caught covid but it was mild? Or better yet still havent had covid?,Anyone take vitamins daily and caught covid but it was mild? +" I live in an area with a lot of Covid-deniers or those who have decided the pandemic is over. How do you keep your body and mind healthy in all this uncertainty? How do you keep your body and mind healthy in all this uncertainty? This may seem like a silly question and I apologize if it doesnt seem relevant, but this sub has been incredibly supportive in making me feel less insane.",I live in an area with a lot of Covid-deniers or those who have decided the pandemic is over. + Thst and I've been reading some people it can take a year! I love cooking I love my job but losing my sense of smell/taste is like a painter gone blind...a composer gone deaf.. It's been horrible. I love cooking I love my job but losing my sense of smell/taste is like a painter gone blind...a composer gone deaf.. It's been horrible. Can't get tested ((I live in FL tests have been extremely limited and my car isn't running so I've been relying on uber/lyft. Thst and I've been reading some people it can take a year! As a cook and at my job tasting and smelli g is very VERY important and as a foodie as well it's been hard. Still had my taste at this point but it started to wane...the next day boom no taste/smell.,Thst and I've been reading some people it can take a year! + Is this safe? Is this safe? Her and her boyfriend have COVID. My dad asked me to come over to his house and watch the dogs the rest of the weekend.,Is this safe? +" There's also the fears theorists have put on my head, like infertility or altered DNA. Did I do it right? I fear I was being impulsive and the best choice was to wait. I try to tell myself I had little choice, with Delta increasing the cases in my town, but it doesn't feel that way. I fear I was being impulsive and the best choice was to wait. I try to tell myself I had little choice, with Delta increasing the cases in my town, but it doesn't feel that way. It honestly feels surreal. I didn't even plan for it to happen that way, it was a spur of the moment decision.","There's also the fears theorists have put on my head, like infertility or altered DNA. Did I do it right?" +" If you are vaccinated, are you less likely to spread the virus? It would be great to see some very clear stats -- eg. if you are vaccinated, and you are exposed to someone with Covid, you are 90% less likely to become a carrier and spread it to others -- or something like this. It seems like the narrative is constantly changing so it gets confusing. Hello, I tested positive for Covid but still have friends/family that aren't vaccinated. There are so many questions I realized I couldn't answer with certainty when discussing Covid with them. I was hoping to get some help for answers here.","If you are vaccinated, are you less likely to spread the virus? It would be great to see some very clear stats -- eg. if you are vaccinated, and you are exposed to someone with Covid, you are 90% less likely to become a carrier and spread it to others -- or something like this." +" My house also has no privacy, and I feel angry that so many people seem to think doing everything remotely is fine, and only selfish people want to go bak to work or have schools offline. i know this can't go on forever, but I feel like the future is just going to get worse and worse because of climate cchange as well. Now they are thinking of putting classes remotely again, just after they finally returned to school. All the classes have been canceled until further notice and it feels like we are just going on lockdown all over again. My house also has no privacy, and I feel angry that so many people seem to think doing everything remotely is fine, and only selfish people want to go bak to work or have schools offline. I just don't know what I will do if my daughters school goes remote again. She hated remote learning, had to give up on sports she loved and was so excited that she could finally go back to school again. I hate how everything is politizised and that our media either spreads doom or gloom or gives reports that this new strain may be more contagious, but it is also less deadly. i know this can't go on forever, but I feel like the future is just going to get worse and worse because of climate cchange as well. All the classes have been canceled until further notice and it feels like we are just going on lockdown all over again.","My house also has no privacy, and I feel angry that so many people seem to think doing everything remotely is fine, and only selfish people want to go bak to work or have schools offline." +" What are the chances I could have still passed it on to my family? We are now isolating from each other as best we can in our home. Were both vaccinated, but havent received our boosters yet (first dose May, second dose July), but we are both overweight and he has asthma. What are the chances I could have still passed it on to my family? I know other people who are similar size who have had it and been fine, but my anxiety is through the roof right now and Im just hoping to hear the odds are we will be okay. Were both vaccinated, but havent received our boosters yet (first dose May, second dose July), but we are both overweight and he has asthma. I know other people who are similar size who have had it and been fine, but my anxiety is through the roof right now and Im just hoping to hear the odds are we will be okay.",What are the chances I could have still passed it on to my family? +" Just a daily concern of mine in relation to the pandemic, I'm still stressed, it doesn't seem to end this year, I put in my head the goal of calming down with this situation until 2023 (which is the average time for us to see an improvement) but everything seems so chaotic and I'm worried about my mother's health, she doesn't have any comorbidities or anything like that, quite the opposite, she's probably even healthier than me, but she's 63 years old, I worry about her daily, even though she's super pro vaccine and would definitely take a dose every day if needed (we'll take the booster on the 19th) anyway, I just wonder if one day I'll be able to go to a premiere cinema again without a mask, and come home without worrying about giving her something Just a daily concern of mine in relation to the pandemic, I'm still stressed, it doesn't seem to end this year, I put in my head the goal of calming down with this situation until 2023 (which is the average time for us to see an improvement) but everything seems so chaotic and I'm worried about my mother's health, she doesn't have any comorbidities or anything like that, quite the opposite, she's probably even healthier than me, but she's 63 years old, I worry about her daily, even though she's super pro vaccine and would definitely take a dose every day if needed (we'll take the booster on the 19th) anyway, I just wonder if one day I'll be able to go to a premiere cinema again without a mask, and come home without worrying about giving her something Just a daily concern of mine in relation to the pandemic, I'm still stressed, it doesn't seem to end this year, I put in my head the goal of calming down with this situation until 2023 (which is the average time for us to see an improvement) but everything seems so chaotic and I'm worried about my mother's health, she doesn't have any comorbidities or anything like that, quite the opposite, she's probably even healthier than me, but she's 63 years old, I worry about her daily, even though she's super pro vaccine and would definitely take a dose every day if needed (we'll take the booster on the 19th) anyway, I just wonder if one day I'll be able to go to a premiere cinema again without a mask, and come home without worrying about giving her something Just a daily concern of mine in relation to the pandemic, I'm still stressed, it doesn't seem to end this year, I put in my head the goal of calming down with this situation until 2023 (which is the average time for us to see an improvement) but everything seems so chaotic and I'm worried about my mother's health, she doesn't have any comorbidities or anything like that, quite the opposite, she's probably even healthier than me, but she's 63 years old, I worry about her daily, even though she's super pro vaccine and would definitely take a dose every day if needed (we'll take the booster on the 19th) anyway, I just wonder if one day I'll be able to go to a premiere cinema again without a mask, and come home without worrying about giving her something Just a daily concern of mine in relation to the pandemic, I'm still stressed, it doesn't seem to end this year, I put in my head the goal of calming down with this situation until 2023 (which is the average time for us to see an improvement) but everything seems so chaotic and I'm worried about my mother's health, she doesn't have any comorbidities or anything like that, quite the opposite, she's probably even healthier than me, but she's 63 years old, I worry about her daily, even though she's super pro vaccine and would definitely take a dose every day if needed (we'll take the booster on the 19th) anyway, I just wonder if one day I'll be able to go to a premiere cinema again without a mask, and come home without worrying about giving her something","Just a daily concern of mine in relation to the pandemic, I'm still stressed, it doesn't seem to end this year, I put in my head the goal of calming down with this situation until 2023 (which is the average time for us to see an improvement) but everything seems so chaotic and I'm worried about my mother's health, she doesn't have any comorbidities or anything like that, quite the opposite, she's probably even healthier than me, but she's 63 years old, I worry about her daily, even though she's super pro vaccine and would definitely take a dose every day if needed (we'll take the booster on the 19th) anyway, I just wonder if one day I'll be able to go to a premiere cinema again without a mask, and come home without worrying about giving her something" +" Normally I'd think the risk is probably pretty low, but with numbers this high I'm not sure what to think. I have several friends who have diminished or altered smell/taste after having COVID and I would be absolutely devastated if that happened to me. I'm not afraid of having any serious illness given my age and my mom is at least vaccinated so I feel fine about that, but the one thing I refuse to roll the dice on is having my smell/taste impacted. Normally I'd think the risk is probably pretty low, but with numbers this high I'm not sure what to think. Any advice? Or anything to assuage my fears about smell/taste?","Normally I'd think the risk is probably pretty low, but with numbers this high I'm not sure what to think." +" Would it be safe for him to visit, or should I wait longer to make sure there's no chance of transmission? He now has a week of vacation, and wants to come visit me since he lives out of state and we weren't able to spend the holidays together due to his quarantine, but I live with my immunocompromised mother and am immunocompromised myself. How likely is he to still be contagious? Would it be safe for him to visit, or should I wait longer to make sure there's no chance of transmission? He now has a week of vacation, and wants to come visit me since he lives out of state and we weren't able to spend the holidays together due to his quarantine, but I live with my immunocompromised mother and am immunocompromised myself.","Would it be safe for him to visit, or should I wait longer to make sure there's no chance of transmission?" +" I'm particularly interested in information of Omicron in young children (my son is 1 yo) compared to the previous variants, but it would be great to have a general resources. With the situation always changing, I'm wondering if there is a place that tries to assimilate the latest scientific information (or maybe any information, with the caveat if it hasn't been thoroughly validated/reviewed)? I'm particularly interested in information of Omicron in young children (my son is 1 yo) compared to the previous variants, but it would be great to have a general resources.","I'm particularly interested in information of Omicron in young children (my son is 1 yo) compared to the previous variants, but it would be great to have a general resources." +" I would want to see my bf and hug him and stuff cause I miss him a lot, but I am worried he might become contagious again. Has anyone been in my situation? Any opinions or suggestions? We were supposed to meet tomorrow night (if he is negative, of course) but now his mother, who lives with him, tested positive, too. According to my country's rules, he doesn't have to quarantine anymore as he's just recovered from COVID. I would want to see my bf and hug him and stuff cause I miss him a lot, but I am worried he might become contagious again.","I would want to see my bf and hug him and stuff cause I miss him a lot, but I am worried he might become contagious again." +" I'm worried about my mother's health, she doesn't have any comorbidities or anything like that, quite the opposite, she's probably even healthier than me, but she's 63 years old, I worry about her daily, even though she's super pro vaccine and would definitely take a dose every day if needed (we'll take the booster on the 19th) anyway, should I cancel my presence or anything like so? Tomorrow I'm going to my first face-to-face meeting since the pandemic started, the meeting will be in the morning and will be mostly outdoors, but even so, I'm going to travel with my co-worker for a few hours, and I'm worried about getting covid. I'm worried about my mother's health, she doesn't have any comorbidities or anything like that, quite the opposite, she's probably even healthier than me, but she's 63 years old, I worry about her daily, even though she's super pro vaccine and would definitely take a dose every day if needed (we'll take the booster on the 19th) anyway, should I cancel my presence or anything like so? Tomorrow I'm going to my first face-to-face meeting since the pandemic started, the meeting will be in the morning and will be mostly outdoors, but even so, I'm going to travel with my co-worker for a few hours, and I'm worried about getting covid. I'm worried about my mother's health, she doesn't have any comorbidities or anything like that, quite the opposite, she's probably even healthier than me, but she's 63 years old, I worry about her daily, even though she's super pro vaccine and would definitely take a dose every day if needed (we'll take the booster on the 19th) anyway, should I cancel my presence or anything like so?","I'm worried about my mother's health, she doesn't have any comorbidities or anything like that, quite the opposite, she's probably even healthier than me, but she's 63 years old, I worry about her daily, even though she's super pro vaccine and would definitely take a dose every day if needed (we'll take the booster on the 19th) anyway, should I cancel my presence or anything like so?" +" I don't want to unless I *need to*. But I absolutely will do anything that I need to do. I've been getting mixed answers on this... I'm open to masking in the gym again, but it was uncomfortable. I don't want to unless I *need to*. But I absolutely will do anything that I need to do.",I don't want to unless I *need to*. But I absolutely will do anything that I need to do. +" 2 or 3 years is long enough. Even the U.S. peaked and continues to decline cases, what if theres another variant comes and rise the cases again. I was hoping the end of the pandemic last year of 2021, but it was a disappointment. Now Im worried that the pandemic wont end this year, because of the Omicron. Even the U.S. peaked and continues to decline cases, what if theres another variant comes and rise the cases again. I just want this pandemic to end so badly. 2 or 3 years is long enough. Im glad were finally made it to 2022, but Im nervous on what this new year will be like. I mean, not as bad as 2020, but 2021 is a disappointing failure.",2 or 3 years is long enough. +" A family member of mine, that I live with, refuses to get a booster. Am I at greater risk of COVID due to living with a family member who is only double vaxxed? A family member of mine, that I live with, refuses to get a booster. I think they're unlikely to change their mind. Am I at greater risk of COVID due to living with a family member who is only double vaxxed?","A family member of mine, that I live with, refuses to get a booster." +" Im quite worried as I had asthma as a child & I also have IBS. Id love to hear other peoples perspectives - - Sorry if this sounds a bit off, I have Autism so explanations can be difficult. At this point they have mostly stopped but my chest is still feeling tight and the sharp pains happen occasionally. I have also had a lump in my throat that remains persistent.",Im quite worried as I had asthma as a child & I also have IBS. +" I want him to go to the hospital but hes refusing. While the rest of us have recovered my father who is in his late fifties, immunocompromised, is diabetic, overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver issues, and probably other stuff Im missing has been severely ill. While the rest of us have recovered my father who is in his late fifties, immunocompromised, is diabetic, overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver issues, and probably other stuff Im missing has been severely ill. My mother is crying thinking this is his time and my father I think believes the same.",I want him to go to the hospital but hes refusing. +" Does anybody know how long one should wait after receiving a positive test to hug and kiss and such? However, because the regulations only changed recently and it's been 10 for so long, something about 5 days feels very short to me, and I want to hold off on very close contact with the person I am currently with until it is safe to do so, but I'm not seeing many clear studies on that. Does anybody know how long one should wait after receiving a positive test to hug and kiss and such? However, because the regulations only changed recently and it's been 10 for so long, something about 5 days feels very short to me, and I want to hold off on very close contact with the person I am currently with until it is safe to do so, but I'm not seeing many clear studies on that. I miss this person a whole lot and haven't seen him in a while, and just want to make sure I'm being safe for the both of us.",Does anybody know how long one should wait after receiving a positive test to hug and kiss and such? +" I don't see how there will be a full return to in-person classes without a huge surge on campus, and I don't know how I am going to avoid getting it, from classes or my job. I have been attempting to get healthier to address both of these concerns but I am scared that this will not be enough and catching COVID could kill me. I don't see how there will be a full return to in-person classes without a huge surge on campus, and I don't know how I am going to avoid getting it, from classes or my job. Does anyone have any advice on how to cope with this anxiety/ have any perspective on this situation? But my weight being so high is still clearly putting me at higher risk. Additionally I have been diagnosed with fatty liver disease that is an additional risk factor, especially combined with obesity. My vaccination status reassures me somewhat, but I also have a few health problems that have clearly shown to carry a high risk when it comes to COVID.","I don't see how there will be a full return to in-person classes without a huge surge on campus, and I don't know how I am going to avoid getting it, from classes or my job." +" If I touch a surface a covid infected person just sneezed, what is my risk if i then touch or lick my hand, etc? What is someone sneezes in my food? Obviously the prevailing mechanism for infection has been inhaling air where someone infected breathed/sneezed/etc, but do we have any updated studies/understanding on infection risk from surfaces? If I touch a surface a covid infected person just sneezed, what is my risk if i then touch or lick my hand, etc? Obviously the prevailing mechanism for infection has been inhaling air where someone infected breathed/sneezed/etc, but do we have any updated studies/understanding on infection risk from surfaces?","If I touch a surface a covid infected person just sneezed, what is my risk if i then touch or lick my hand, etc? What is someone sneezes in my food?" +" I can't really find any definitive advice out there either - planes are safer than airports but how does that compare to mass transit? On top of working full time from home and having a partner who has been unemployed since 2020, I'm so tired of doing risk assessment for everything that involves the outside world. On top of working full time from home and having a partner who has been unemployed since 2020, I'm so tired of doing risk assessment for everything that involves the outside world. I can't really find any definitive advice out there either - planes are safer than airports but how does that compare to mass transit? Should we go on the trip? I can't discern anymore whether I'm worrying needlessly about traveling or if it's basically the same amount of risk as public transportation 2x a day.",I can't really find any definitive advice out there either - planes are safer than airports but how does that compare to mass transit? +" I'm going to be forced to wear a mask the rest of my life just because some Karen won't get vaccinated! It might just be my anxiety talking, but I just feel like this will never truly end. I'm going to be forced to wear a mask the rest of my life just because some Karen won't get vaccinated! It just pisses me off I just want to break something! I also remember hearing the same thing about Delta. It might just be my anxiety talking, but I just feel like this will never truly end.",I'm going to be forced to wear a mask the rest of my life just because some Karen won't get vaccinated! +" Should I talk to my boss on Monday, explain the situation, and try to use vacation to cover it? Or should I follow the CDC and my work's guidelines? Obviously, I want to get back to work, but I'm concerned about how short the quarantine my work is requiring is, when even the doctor was saying I should quarantine for at least 10 days. Any advice? Should I talk to my boss on Monday, explain the situation, and try to use vacation to cover it? Or should I follow the CDC and my work's guidelines? Really not sure how to proceed here.","Should I talk to my boss on Monday, explain the situation, and try to use vacation to cover it? Or should I follow the CDC and my work's guidelines?" + Bottom line is I don't need to be reminded why my mentality has been shit the last two years over something that is beyond my control. Bottom line is I don't need to be reminded why my mentality has been shit the last two years over something that is beyond my control. How can I politely ask this?,Bottom line is I don't need to be reminded why my mentality has been shit the last two years over something that is beyond my control. +" I know he will be fine, but I just feel terrible that he is going through this again. I know he will be fine, but I just feel terrible that he is going through this again. He is also double vaccinated and booster. I know he will be fine, but I just feel terrible that he is going through this again.","I know he will be fine, but I just feel terrible that he is going through this again." +" Fast forward a few weeks later after receiving my second shot, Sinovac is not authorized for people that want to enter the EU anymore, meaning even if I do get a / booster shot now, it still wont count. I was hesitant at first, because I heard it might be discredited in the US among other countries, but when I checked the requirements for EU, it stated that Sinovac was authorized by WHO and so I just went with it. Fast forward a few weeks later after receiving my second shot, Sinovac is not authorized for people that want to enter the EU anymore, meaning even if I do get a / booster shot now, it still wont count. I am currently based in the Philippines but I am planning to move back to Germany later this year. Another option for entering would be to show a proof of recovery, which I dont have and dont know if Ill be able to produce since I havent contracted Covid yet (at least to my knowledge, never had any symptoms).","Fast forward a few weeks later after receiving my second shot, Sinovac is not authorized for people that want to enter the EU anymore, meaning even if I do get a / booster shot now, it still wont count." +" I also heard the JRE podcast with dr. Robert Malone, MD and there was nothing good to say about the vaccines and boosters. I heard alot of stuff about the vaccine that were getting me scared to take it. I also heard the JRE podcast with dr. Robert Malone, MD and there was nothing good to say about the vaccines and boosters.","I also heard the JRE podcast with dr. Robert Malone, MD and there was nothing good to say about the vaccines and boosters." +" my therapist is in the hospital dying of covid and yes, ive been in therapy since before the start of the pandemic i feel like i'm about to watch him die. fml. please no therapy comments. my therapist is in the hospital dying of covid and yes, ive been in therapy since before the start of the pandemic my best friend lives in spain they just announced that they won't be reporting covid cases and they're treating it like the way they treat the flu. he's like family to me. he's obese and has asthma. i feel like i'm about to watch him die. fml.","my therapist is in the hospital dying of covid and yes, ive been in therapy since before the start of the pandemic" +" What do you think we should do? What would you do? We are planning to have our wedding in spring 2023, and Im afraid if we wait too long to book a venue then we wont be able to get the date we want. What do you think we should do? What would you do? We are planning to have our wedding in spring 2023, and Im afraid if we wait too long to book a venue then we wont be able to get the date we want. I REALLY dont want to get covid lol.",What do you think we should do? What would you do? +" Anyone have advice regarding anxiety and/or maybe supporting evidence about the rareness of these side effects in the vaccines, what they were linked to or caused by? The main thing causing me anxiety is getting the vaccine as I have not done that yet as I constantly look up things about it and see that some of the side effects could include heart problems, GBS, or potentially blood clots and strokes. Anyone have advice regarding anxiety and/or maybe supporting evidence about the rareness of these side effects in the vaccines, what they were linked to or caused by? I'd hate to get the vaccine and have severe complications or worse but I also don't want to take a chance with COVID itself. Mostly all of my friends around me have the vaccine and its reassuring but I'd hate to be the one that experiences something severe.","Anyone have advice regarding anxiety and/or maybe supporting evidence about the rareness of these side effects in the vaccines, what they were linked to or caused by?" +" They refuse to let us work from home, even though we only need our laptops to work. It's just a matter of time before someone else is positive. One of them had symptoms since Wednesday and showed up anyway. I'm supposed to go to school tomorrow, but I don't feel safe at all I don't want to catch and spread covid. I might stay at home tomorrow anyway, I'll have to lie, but this is nonsense anyway. I'm supposed to go to school tomorrow, but I don't feel safe at all I don't want to catch and spread covid. In my class 3 students tested positive last week ( around the middle and end of the week) so basically they had the entire week to spread the disease. I feel bad for not wanting to go, I don't want to get in trouble, but at the same time I also think the school should take proper action before it's too late maybe not close the whole place but my class is pretty high risk right now so we shouldn't have to go anymore at this point.","They refuse to let us work from home, even though we only need our laptops to work." +" I'm wondering for other people who are tripled or double vaxxed who ended up getting COVID-19, what was your course of illness like? I'm wondering for other people who are tripled or double vaxxed who ended up getting COVID-19, what was your course of illness like? I don't know if I have Omicron or not but it's likely that I do as it has pretty much displaced delta where I live.","I'm wondering for other people who are tripled or double vaxxed who ended up getting COVID-19, what was your course of illness like?" +" Chest is so heavy and horrible, Im just so fed up. People say it will get better but I am not seeing the end of the light in this. People say it will get better but I am not seeing the end of the light in this. Chest is so heavy and horrible, Im just so fed up. It doesnt feel like Im getting better or recovered at all. Had a x ray in the morning I doubt it will show anything.","Chest is so heavy and horrible, Im just so fed up." +" Not sure if this is covid related, as everything else seems to smell like normal. Has anyone else had something similar happen? The other two things I noticed was body odor(armpit) and farts lol. I don't know how to describe the smell but smells very off/rotting. I had covid in September and had lost my sense of smell and taste completely for about a week. Now there are a few things that just smell off to me.","Not sure if this is covid related, as everything else seems to smell like normal." +" There has been this idea that some Covid was a magical, mysterious new force that could evade all attempts to stop it. All these steps together should bring us back to levels and severity more consistent with a typical flu season. Masks slow it down, quarantine slow it down more, vaccines much more than that and so on. &#x200B; ""Life will never go back to the way it was before Covid19"" has been the rallying cry of the depressing since the pandemic began. It's followed with more doom and gloom theories like the idea that ""masks don't work"" and ""vaccines don't work"", etc. Masks slow it down, quarantine slow it down more, vaccines much more than that and so on. All these steps together should bring us back to levels and severity more consistent with a typical flu season. Omicron is typically a milder version on an individual basis than other variants and while it is spreading too quickly to be safe to society at large, it will create a lot of herd immunity. With these two final pieces of news, hope is definitely on the horizon.","There has been this idea that some Covid was a magical, mysterious new force that could evade all attempts to stop it." +" Ill stay alive for now, but once it reaches fall 2024, when Ill have completed an associates degree and will be moving on to university, I have a vague plan to possibly end my life if its still like this at that point. Every time we are told oh it will end very soon, it doesnt. So recently Ive been really struggling with those that say the pandemic will end soon because this variant will cause herd immunity and each new variant will be milder. Ill stay alive for now, but once it reaches fall 2024, when Ill have completed an associates degree and will be moving on to university, I have a vague plan to possibly end my life if its still like this at that point. How do you even have hope anymore?","Ill stay alive for now, but once it reaches fall 2024, when Ill have completed an associates degree and will be moving on to university, I have a vague plan to possibly end my life if its still like this at that point." + How can I make sure I get Covid tomorrow? How can I make sure I get Covid tomorrow? I want my old life back and the same rights as being vaccinated.,How can I make sure I get Covid tomorrow? + Anyone else experience symptoms like this and it was covid? Ive not been sleeping as good and have a slight scratchy throat (hardly noticeable). Anyone else experience symptoms like this and it was covid?,Anyone else experience symptoms like this and it was covid? +" I also strongly believe that 5 days is not enough to quarantine, even masked. Ive had a few miscarriages in the past so I am extremely guarded with this pregnancy and the rise in Covid cases, especially amongst even the boosted, is really worrying me. I live in a very red, rural area and people do not take Covid seriously. We have kids our left and right with Covid, who are returning after 5 days off BUT dont wear their masks correctly. I am triple vaxxed with , but I am also 15 weeks pregnant. Ive had a few miscarriages in the past so I am extremely guarded with this pregnancy and the rise in Covid cases, especially amongst even the boosted, is really worrying me.","I also strongly believe that 5 days is not enough to quarantine, even masked." +" Should I reschedule for a couple weeks out or should I go ahead and get the booster tomorrow? I live in MA, where COVID cases have just been skyrocketing for the past several weeks and show no signs of peaking. Should I reschedule for a couple weeks out or should I go ahead and get the booster tomorrow? I live in MA, where COVID cases have just been skyrocketing for the past several weeks and show no signs of peaking. It is so bad here that im contemplating rescheduling. I am not afraid of the side effects from the booster shot, because my body tolerated the last two shots of pretty well.",Should I reschedule for a couple weeks out or should I go ahead and get the booster tomorrow? +" Has anyone else had something similar happed to them? Has anyone else had something similar happed to them? I had Covid in September. It wasn't too bad, a mild flu but without sense of taste and smell. Now months later, some things still smell pretty off. Body odor and flatulence smells pretty bad.",Has anyone else had something similar happed to them? +" This has caused a huge debate in the chat with another friend threatening not to come if original friend is not allowed. It's just ridiculous to have so much push back over a darn covid test. We just one normal damn day to celebrate and we're trying to make it as safe as possible for everyone. It's just ridiculous to have so much push back over a darn covid test. They have been going out to bars and outings since they've recovered and we can't run the risk of that test being the ""old"" covid or a new infection. This has caused a huge debate in the chat with another friend threatening not to come if original friend is not allowed. We set it up for the end of January. Now the surge. So we decided to ask for a negative covid test in order to come. We got engaged last Sept. We want to have a small engagement party. 25 people. One day of normalcy to celebrate. We're just trying to the best we can during such a hard time... So we decided to ask for a negative covid test in order to come. We let everyone know to please either have an appt or an at home test by the RSVP date.",This has caused a huge debate in the chat with another friend threatening not to come if original friend is not allowed. +" What are the chances of catching something from them being in here for about am hour? My landlord says they near to get the furnace checked up on, which means two random people are coming in my house tomorrow. Should I leave? What are the chances of catching something from them being in here for about am hour? So I don't leave the house and am quite isolated right now. My landlord says they near to get the furnace checked up on, which means two random people are coming in my house tomorrow.",What are the chances of catching something from them being in here for about am hour? +" Seeing a positive today, Im wondering if she didnt have it then but does now, or if its just still in her system. I tested positive for covid about three and a half weeks ago and my girlfriend had very similar symptoms so we assumed she had it too, but she only got tested once early on and it was negative. Seeing a positive today, Im wondering if she didnt have it then but does now, or if its just still in her system.","Seeing a positive today, Im wondering if she didnt have it then but does now, or if its just still in her system." +" I am scared anyone with the same experience? I participated to the trials in Denmark for JJ, got it felt a bit off for a day or two and then all good.. Now I don't know why I am so anxious of getting an allergic reaction to my booster it scares the shit out of me. I am scared anyone with the same experience? Mixing JJ with ? Hi guys, I am fully vaccinated and I fully believe in vaccines, I am just really scared of mix them. I participated to the trials in Denmark for JJ, got it felt a bit off for a day or two and then all good.. Now I don't know why I am so anxious of getting an allergic reaction to my booster it scares the shit out of me. As I said I completely trust the system and science but still..",I am scared anyone with the same experience? +" They voiced up it being unfair to expect them test and that it is their right to not share medical information (only thing we asked about was result of COVID test, nothing to do with vaccination). Between the young kids, pregnant woman, couples trying to get pregnant and some friends who are anxious/nervous about COVID it just made sense to me to ask this of this group. They also suggested the my wife and myself choose not to attend the event since I am the one who initially shared the request to test (I typically coordinate events). Other than the one couple who voiced against getting tested, nobody has complained even though I am sure a few other people aren't thrilled. I'd love some feedback on the situation. Also, since they live in a more rural town they cited not being able to get tested due to the time it take and availability(I looked into the Walgreens in their town, tons of availability to get a free, drive-up test within a couple miles from their home.","They voiced up it being unfair to expect them test and that it is their right to not share medical information (only thing we asked about was result of COVID test, nothing to do with vaccination)." +" are we right in that she can't actually find out if she's contracted it for at least 5 days? what are she/we to do in the time between her exposure and when she can find out if she actually has it? are these the right procedures? what else can/should we be doing? thanks! are we right in that she can't actually find out if she's contracted it for at least 5 days? if so, that is pretty mindblowing. what are she/we to do in the time between her exposure and when she can find out if she actually has it?",are we right in that she can't actually find out if she's contracted it for at least 5 days? what are she/we to do in the time between her exposure and when she can find out if she actually has it? +" It's almost as if they're punishing me for thinking I was the cause of this! I tested positive still, so I sent her a picture of the paperwork and she says, ""Cool, we'll reimburse you."" Seconds later, she texts, ""oops, you actually don't get reimbursed. You got it from your girlfriend and not someone at work. And even if that was the case, they are supposed to cover the costs of COVID testing for ALL employees regardless, right? How could they blame me, with no concrete proof? How could they think to give everyone else a reimbursement but me?",It's almost as if they're punishing me for thinking I was the cause of this! +" I know I'm not out of the possible incubation period, but I just feel like I can't be so lucky as to have direct exposure and not get sick this time. Every twinge in my back, sneeze, and throat tickle puts me on edge (I'm in New England so the air is insanely dry right now, both outside due to the bitter cold and inside due to heating). I used to feel a sense of comfort, having been vaccinated and having ""hybrid"" immunity, etc, but this surge of Omicron has really crushed that feeling. Don't get me wrong, I'm very grateful for the vaccine, but it feels like with so many breakthrough cases that I should just expect to get reinfected. I still feel like I'm just waiting for the shoe to drop. Every twinge in my back, sneeze, and throat tickle puts me on edge (I'm in New England so the air is insanely dry right now, both outside due to the bitter cold and inside due to heating). I've read booster efficacy sits around 75%. I feel like that should be more reassuring than what my current state of mind has me feeling.","I know I'm not out of the possible incubation period, but I just feel like I can't be so lucky as to have direct exposure and not get sick this time." +" The thing that worries me is that he was in an accident a year ago and lost half his spleen. My best friend (26m) started feeling sick a day and a half ago and had a fever of 103.8 this morning, along with typical omicron symptoms. The thing that worries me is that he was in an accident a year ago and lost half his spleen.",The thing that worries me is that he was in an accident a year ago and lost half his spleen. +" Im not meaning this judgementally at all Im just genuinely curious what that looks like to people, or maybe they dont know but they are just desperate for something to change which I totally get Ive heard so many people say lately that they feel like at this point we just need to learn to live with covid. I just never know what they mean and I was curious if anyone has ideas? Im not meaning this judgementally at all Im just genuinely curious what that looks like to people, or maybe they dont know but they are just desperate for something to change which I totally get","Im not meaning this judgementally at all Im just genuinely curious what that looks like to people, or maybe they dont know but they are just desperate for something to change which I totally get" +" How screwed am I? I know my body is fighting off the vaccine rn, but is it possible that I've may have caught COVID due to me weakened immune system? I kid you not, three people at work called me a few minutes ago and told me that they all feel sick and tested positive for covid. How screwed am I? I know my body is fighting off the vaccine rn, but is it possible that I've may have caught COVID due to me weakened immune system?","How screwed am I? I know my body is fighting off the vaccine rn, but is it possible that I've may have caught COVID due to me weakened immune system?" +" The tiny tube of liquid that's a pain to handle, it's always impossible to tell if there's actually a pink line or if it is just the hue the little stip is. The tiny tube of liquid that's a pain to handle, it's always impossible to tell if there's actually a pink line or if it is just the hue the little stip is. Why did everyone not just steal Binax's design, did they really patent a test form? I washed my hands, but do I need to worry? And is the rug alright? I have pets and don't want them to be affected by the chemicals.","The tiny tube of liquid that's a pain to handle, it's always impossible to tell if there's actually a pink line or if it is just the hue the little stip is." +" That said, I was wondering if anyone else has observed significant changes to their eating habits, and whether this has coincided with any major changes in circumstances and wellbeing. I grew up in a multicultural household so for me to be eating food so lacking in flavour (curries are now well and truly out of the question) oddly feels like Im losing part of myself, which is consistent with how many of us are feeling at the moment. That said, I was wondering if anyone else has observed significant changes to their eating habits, and whether this has coincided with any major changes in circumstances and wellbeing. Ive been through a lot of major changes over the past 24 months, pandemic notwithstanding, and as someone with depression and anxiety, this may well relate to that.","That said, I was wondering if anyone else has observed significant changes to their eating habits, and whether this has coincided with any major changes in circumstances and wellbeing." + Are there anymore precautions I can take or advise my family to take? I'm still not too comfortable with the idea of traveling during this time but I don't exactly have a choice in the manner. Are there anymore precautions I can take or advise my family to take? My family's taking me to Southern California to meet a relative who is ill. I'm still not too comfortable with the idea of traveling during this time but I don't exactly have a choice in the manner.,Are there anymore precautions I can take or advise my family to take? +" I'm thinking of holding off on taking care of my medical needs until the end of the year when I can hopefully switch to LA-based services. I was wondering if this sounds... logical given the situation right now, or if I am being too paranoid. My father has stage 3, almost stage 4 cancer and has been doing weekly radiation and my mother works in-person, so I don't want to expose the household further. I'm thinking of holding off on taking care of my medical needs until the end of the year when I can hopefully switch to LA-based services. I understand my condition would potentially suffer if I'm forgoing tests that would detect something abnormal right now, but I'm just too scared (and broke, tbh) to travel up there and potentially expose my parents.","I'm thinking of holding off on taking care of my medical needs until the end of the year when I can hopefully switch to LA-based services. I was wondering if this sounds... logical given the situation right now, or if I am being too paranoid." +" Until I get that and my booster shot, Im worried that I could get COVID, so I dont want to join clubs or societies yet. I love the country, but the lack of interaction with people is getting to me. This is all fine for me in non-COVID times, when Ill meet people, but right now Im struggling. I feel so alone. Until I get that and my booster shot, Im worried that I could get COVID, so I dont want to join clubs or societies yet. I even feel distant from my friends back home because most of them havent been great at keeping in touch during the pandemic and now its even worse.","Until I get that and my booster shot, Im worried that I could get COVID, so I dont want to join clubs or societies yet." +" Obviously I want to wear the mask all the time, but I am afraid of **unconsciously** taking it off due to pain. However, some reviewers says it can get quite painful around ears for long time wearing, which is what I need them for. Any tips or tools for preventing this? Obviously I want to wear the mask all the time, but I am afraid of **unconsciously** taking it off due to pain.","Obviously I want to wear the mask all the time, but I am afraid of **unconsciously** taking it off due to pain." +" Everyone at my office is sick and it's shit timing too because I had the booster 2 days ago and I can't tell if im feeling symptoms from that or if I somehow got the omicron because my immune system was weak due to the booster. I spent all day yesterday with an antivaxxer who didn't tell me he had a fever, and last night I had a fever. I spent all day yesterday with an antivaxxer who didn't tell me he had a fever, and last night I had a fever. Can anyone give me perspective? I've tried hospitals, federal testing sites, libraries, CVS, Walgreens, nothing... Im freaking out man. I spent all day yesterday with an antivaxxer who didn't tell me he had a fever, and last night I had a fever.",Everyone at my office is sick and it's shit timing too because I had the booster 2 days ago and I can't tell if im feeling symptoms from that or if I somehow got the omicron because my immune system was weak due to the booster. +" My mother is now sick and shes mad at me for quarantining because Im just exposing myself more despite the fact that my brother coughed in my face 5 times Monday and I had full contact with him. He was exposed Friday and i watched him all day Monday, he coughed in my face and tested positive. My mother is now sick and shes mad at me for quarantining because Im just exposing myself more despite the fact that my brother coughed in my face 5 times Monday and I had full contact with him. I dont know what else I was supposed to do. I cant even tell if Im getting sick sick or stress sick right now because Im worrying about things I shouldnt have to. Im scared and dont know what to do.",My mother is now sick and shes mad at me for quarantining because Im just exposing myself more despite the fact that my brother coughed in my face 5 times Monday and I had full contact with him. +" I'm really sick of the line of thought that kids can't get sick and or die from covid!! And all the assholes are going to go "" well, but...."" because the child had underlying medical issues. My children lost a classmate today due to covid. One of the worst things to ever happen was the misinformation at the beginning about kids not being affected as much by it. Kids die from covid, even ""mild"" omicron... and I don't think omicron is mild either, I think it's just what corporate and educational administrators set the narrative as to avoid having to be responsible and close down. So sad and frustrated.",I'm really sick of the line of thought that kids can't get sick and or die from covid!! +" Lol amazingly enough this is the first time someone I'm regularly around has tested positive and with all the changes I'm kinda lost If I hung out with her on Friday was she likely contagious then? There's at home tests, but I've heard those are only ""helpful"" if you actually have symptoms. Lol amazingly enough this is the first time someone I'm regularly around has tested positive and with all the changes I'm kinda lost",Lol amazingly enough this is the first time someone I'm regularly around has tested positive and with all the changes I'm kinda lost +" Is it worth getting tested again, even with no real ""Covid"" symptoms and being past my symptoms? All the research ive done suggests i didnt have covid(no respiratory issues at all). Everyone around me is telling me to go get tested again(PCR test, drive-thru ect) even after i no longer really have symptoms. Is it worth getting tested again, even with no real ""Covid"" symptoms and being past my symptoms?","Is it worth getting tested again, even with no real ""Covid"" symptoms and being past my symptoms?" +" For instance just before COVID there was a trip I was invited on which I had declined thinking ""there will be another time"", and now it's been years since (among many other things I've foolishly put off). It's made me feel guilty for delaying a lot of things but most importantly makes me feel bad for working a job where I'm not appreciated and strongly dislike. I know the generic cliche advice is to look forward but I can't help but think about how I've spent a lot of time being treated poorly instead of doing what I enjoy, it's gotten worse recently and I'm extremely stressed out all the time from work. It's made me feel guilty for delaying a lot of things but most importantly makes me feel bad for working a job where I'm not appreciated and strongly dislike. I had COVID about a month ago and they simply demanded I come back to work right away without any regard for how I am feeling, it's not a good feeling to know if you died they'd simply go ""ah shit need to post another job ad"". I guess my main grief isn't the conventional ""I am scared of permanent side effects of long covid/my relatives/family dying or suffering"" but rather that over the last little while it's really clicked just how fast time has gone by and how I've made very poor use of it. I try to do the right things that feel ""productive"" but it's always somewhere between the back and front of my mind and it goes from anger to sadness to anxiety to feeling of powerlessness.","For instance just before COVID there was a trip I was invited on which I had declined thinking ""there will be another time"", and now it's been years since (among many other things I've foolishly put off). It's made me feel guilty for delaying a lot of things but most importantly makes me feel bad for working a job where I'm not appreciated and strongly dislike." +" The shame of it, the disappointment, letting myself down, all of my hard work keeping safe being in vain, etc etc. I either don't get it and live, or I do get it and I off myself My grandpa tested positive today and im freaking the fuck out. I'm getting my second booster in a few minutes. The shame of it, the disappointment, letting myself down, all of my hard work keeping safe being in vain, etc etc. I've been having a two hour long panic attack over this and I cant, cant get covid. I cant get covid, and if you've seen my posts before you know that I have extreme health anxiety and an irrational fear of catching covid. I either don't get it and live, or I do get it and I off myself The shame of it, the disappointment, letting myself down, all of my hard work keeping safe being in vain, etc etc. I have to. If I do I have to die.","The shame of it, the disappointment, letting myself down, all of my hard work keeping safe being in vain, etc etc." +" Basically I just want to ask, with omicron, can one test positive in less of 24 hours of possible exposure? Well, that PCR came back positive yesterday, 01/11. I took 3 at-home covid tests (1 test I even swabbed my throat in addition to nostrils) last night. All negative. Basically I just want to ask, with omicron, can one test positive in less of 24 hours of possible exposure?","Basically I just want to ask, with omicron, can one test positive in less of 24 hours of possible exposure?" + Has anyone else had brain fog after the vaccine for a long time? It's been a week already and I've had like an anxiety attack because I feel that this might not go away anytime soon. The first few days I had them really bad and now its just a lot of brain fog. But what I'm concerned about is the fact that it's not going away.,Has anyone else had brain fog after the vaccine for a long time? + It's like having to choose between one suffering or the other. The Omicron surge is really escalating pretty bad here in the philippines. Im scheduled to see a rehab doctor and rheumatologist next week since ive been dealing with debilitating chronic pain and trying to find a cure.,It's like having to choose between one suffering or the other. +" I have never been so fucking annoyed in my life. But just a day later, I had a bout of fever and the worst body ache of my life. However, just when I thought all's over I realized I couldn't smell or taste anymore, still can't.",I have never been so fucking annoyed in my life. + Can she take booster dose with passport as identification? CDC has new guideline that says that she can now take as a booster.,Can she take booster dose with passport as identification? + despite everything i still see an end to the pandemic. secondly i met many people on here that did not hesitate to help others just like i did and we ended up helping each other as well.,despite everything i still see an end to the pandemic. +" Now, all the sudden, I hear my Dad say shes not feeling well again. Is this normal? Should we be really concerned? Has anyone else felt this way? How long did it take you? She cant seem to get over the hump, yet its been 3 weeks!!!","Now, all the sudden, I hear my Dad say shes not feeling well again." + I got the booster (mix & match) at Costco and had a little sore arm and that was it. That's had me wondering if I got a good shot?,I got the booster (mix & match) at Costco and had a little sore arm and that was it. + But since my kids/wife/myself just had it 3 weeks ago would we still be fairly immune? It was the at home binax test. My question is this. What are the chances that I can catch this again from being out there?,But since my kids/wife/myself just had it 3 weeks ago would we still be fairly immune? +" Has anyone else experienced this? The real bummer is that I'm still feeling super fatigued, but can't use my normal tools to fight it. Caffeine has similar effects. Where I used to wake up and drink a monster with 10mg of Adderall, now I can drink half and monster or take 5mg of Adderall, but not not both. Has anyone else has similar side effects post Covid.",Has anyone else experienced this? + it seems like the odds are pretty low as i have mostly stayed at home and stay masked up anytime i have been out i started having a cough today and it has really triggered my anxiety. i started having a cough today and it has really triggered my anxiety. i havent seen any family/friends since dec 26th and anytime i have gone out to stores i have worn a KN95 and a cloth mask over.,it seems like the odds are pretty low as i have mostly stayed at home and stay masked up anytime i have been out +" Aside from masking around the house, and staying confined to my room as much as possible, is there anything I can do? My dilemma comes from living with my 70 year old mother and 66 year old, diabetic father. In addition, because I'm triple vaxxed, currently negative, and asymptomatic, I'm still going into work, where I'm masked and staying inside our office, unless asked to cover a class because they're very short-staffed, unfortunately. Anything I can do to keep the kids safe? Any extra precautions I should take?","Aside from masking around the house, and staying confined to my room as much as possible, is there anything I can do?" +" It was torture finally having some time off the same time as my wife and not being able to spend any of it in the same room. Since I just had Covid, would I be likely to be fine/immune even if I remained in close quarters with her? I got Covid over Christmas break from an unvaccinated family member who came to the gathering know full well he was sick. Would I be in the clear to still be in the same room as her? Since I just had Covid, would I be likely to be fine/immune even if I remained in close quarters with her?",It was torture finally having some time off the same time as my wife and not being able to spend any of it in the same room. +" I was told this was likely due to a different illness clogging my eustachian tubes and preventing my sinuses/ears from draining properly, leading to infection. My question is, should I consider myself safe for other people to be around, and should I get my booster when it's due at the end of the month?","I was told this was likely due to a different illness clogging my eustachian tubes and preventing my sinuses/ears from draining properly, leading to infection." +" Reading all these articles/comments on how we should implement a new normal of restrictions and forever track and stress on every respiratory virus like we do for COVID tore me apart. Stressing on COVID numbers/mutations and what restrictions in place will be because of them killed me, and I can't imagine having to do this for the flu, RSV, other coronaviruses and whatever every season and dealing with restrictions and closures for the rest of my life. Reading all these articles/comments on how we should implement a new normal of restrictions and forever track and stress on every respiratory virus like we do for COVID tore me apart. I feel like at this point even if COVID disappears somehow, they will still force lockdowns every winter.",Reading all these articles/comments on how we should implement a new normal of restrictions and forever track and stress on every respiratory virus like we do for COVID tore me apart. + Is it really that different in other places in the US or are people in other countries? I can go wherever I please though would have to provide proof of vax to go to some places.,Is it really that different in other places in the US or are people in other countries? +" I'm not antivax, buy I've heard about people literally paralyzed after getting the vaccine, either bell's palsy (face paralysis) or something with their legs. I'm not antivax, buy I've heard about people literally paralyzed after getting the vaccine, either bell's palsy (face paralysis) or something with their legs. A week ago I decided to get vaccinated with my parents, and, as much as I know that it's better than catching covid, I'm just so nervous about the potential side effects.","I'm not antivax, buy I've heard about people literally paralyzed after getting the vaccine, either bell's palsy (face paralysis) or something with their legs." + But does this value give me any indication of 1) Whether I had covid or is this from the vax? But does this value give me any indication of 1) Whether I had covid or is this from the vax? Does it give any indication of my current level of protection?,But does this value give me any indication of 1) Whether I had covid or is this from the vax? +" Or can she consider herself not infected? Should she get another PCR test tomorrow just to be safe? Or can she consider herself not infected? She got a negative PCR test yesterday (day 4, which I know is not as reliable as day 5).",Or can she consider herself not infected? +" Hi everyone, does anyone know whether my risk of getting heart inflammation from a booster vaccine increases if I received heart inflammation when I got my first vaccine shot? I want to get the booster shot, but the heart inflammation was rather bad and I am afraid of getting it again and potentially having even a more severe case. I want to get the booster shot, but the heart inflammation was rather bad and I am afraid of getting it again and potentially having even a more severe case.","Hi everyone, does anyone know whether my risk of getting heart inflammation from a booster vaccine increases if I received heart inflammation when I got my first vaccine shot?" +" Is life ever going back to no masks, no restrictions!? I know I'll probably be in a mask at work for a while after CA declares normal bc the federal mandate ends in March (assuming they don't extend it again, bc swear their lifespans must be extended by misery) but why is it people still act like normal isn't an option! The Gov. of California is acting like we're going to go back to normal by next month, yet is still saying ""some semblance of normal"".","Is life ever going back to no masks, no restrictions!?" + Is there ANYTHING I can do to minimize my risk or is it fated I just catch the disease? They got tests lined up today just to be sure However we live in a one room apartment and its small as such it is physically for them to isolate outside of one of us getting a room.,Is there ANYTHING I can do to minimize my risk or is it fated I just catch the disease? +" Considering I tested negative, but the lab noted the presence of a small viral load; does this means Im going to develop COVID again? Considering I tested negative, but the lab noted the presence of a small viral load; does this means Im going to develop COVID again?","Considering I tested negative, but the lab noted the presence of a small viral load; does this means Im going to develop COVID again?" +" Should I get tested now or should I wait til around Monday-ish? But, just got word that someone I had lunch with on Wednesday tested positive yesterday (so, Thursday). But, just got word that someone I had lunch with on Wednesday tested positive yesterday (so, Thursday). I was feeling fine today up until I was told that I had close contact with them and wouldn't you know, I immediately feel like my throat has that scratchy feeling--even though I hadn't felt it today.",Should I get tested now or should I wait til around Monday-ish? +" What challenges I might face and when should I call for hospitalization? Both of them were caught by me who already healed and now it's up to me to take care of them. Both of them were caught by me who already healed and now it's up to me to take care of them. One is my brother, unvaccinated because of his penicillin allergy, and my mother, over 60 years old but fully vaccinated with the booster shot.",What challenges I might face and when should I call for hospitalization? +" The communities Ive invested much of my time into (urban, USA) are very much in the leftist-liberal mindset around covid, and have chosen to basically keep as much programming as possible online/virtual. It is hard to want to stay invested in this communities, when I could turn elsewhere for in-person socializing opportunities. The communities Ive invested much of my time into (urban, USA) are very much in the leftist-liberal mindset around covid, and have chosen to basically keep as much programming as possible online/virtual.","The communities Ive invested much of my time into (urban, USA) are very much in the leftist-liberal mindset around covid, and have chosen to basically keep as much programming as possible online/virtual." +" So my questions are: Is it safe to be in contact with someone who has quarantined? Especially when hes going to live with you? Im a bit worried about this whole situation, Im fully vaccinated (with booster), but Im attending driving school so Im really scared of getting a positive result. So my new roommate whos moving has been tested positive, he most likely got it from his parent whos teaching in special needs school. He quarantined for 10 days and as of today he is getting ready to move in. Im a bit worried about this whole situation, Im fully vaccinated (with booster), but Im attending driving school so Im really scared of getting a positive result.",So my questions are: Is it safe to be in contact with someone who has quarantined? Especially when hes going to live with you? +" I feel like the symptoms are serious, but I also feel like it could just be anxiety, but none of my doctors have suggested that or have even mentioned how we can treat it. Has anyone experienced this? I feel like the symptoms are serious, but I also feel like it could just be anxiety, but none of my doctors have suggested that or have even mentioned how we can treat it. Has anyone experienced this?","I feel like the symptoms are serious, but I also feel like it could just be anxiety, but none of my doctors have suggested that or have even mentioned how we can treat it." +" 1) what is the general outlook for my mother. 2) my father is about 52, and has well managed type 2 diabetes, so im worried about the outlook for my dad as well. im just really scared and feeling really guilty about giving my mom covid. my entire family is mad at me, and i understand it was my fault. im just looking for reassurance and some comfort. im just really scared and feeling really guilty about giving my mom covid. my entire family is mad at me, and i understand it was my fault.","1) what is the general outlook for my mother. 2) my father is about 52, and has well managed type 2 diabetes, so im worried about the outlook for my dad as well." +" I thought I was supposed to have some sort of immunity! So how do I know if it's lingering old infection or new one? I want to see my family so badly but I don't want to expose them to anything. I'm so tired Covid, please leave me alone. Sure, I can test, but tests can come back positives for months after infection right? So how do I know if it's lingering old infection or new one? I felt so confident nothing would ruin Christmas this time around.",I thought I was supposed to have some sort of immunity! So how do I know if it's lingering old infection or new one? +" I've heard from a couple of sources, probably doomer sources but anyway, that there is no guarantee that covid-19 will become milder with time and it's unlikely to become endemic in the future, i.e. this year or the next few years, simply due to this fact. Don't want this to be a doomer article but I'm really concerned how we can be ""living with covid"" like we live with all those other viruses if there's no guarantee it will become milder with time and the threat that a new variant will pop out of nowhere and send us back to square one, will always be there? What are the chances of covid-19 mutating into a deadlier variant, or a variant that is as deadly as Omicron but mutated enough to evade our immunity from vaccines and infection? Don't want this to be a doomer article but I'm really concerned how we can be ""living with covid"" like we live with all those other viruses if there's no guarantee it will become milder with time and the threat that a new variant will pop out of nowhere and send us back to square one, will always be there?","I've heard from a couple of sources, probably doomer sources but anyway, that there is no guarantee that covid-19 will become milder with time and it's unlikely to become endemic in the future, i.e. this year or the next few years, simply due to this fact." +" + I have a brother who just can not think outside of himself. Hell he was just at a party last night. I am on an immunosuppressant that makes the vaccine less effective, and theoretically a worse infection. And some scientists initially have suggested immunomodulators like the one I'm on for very severe cases of cytokine storms, but that data has seemed to not be as correct as thought (talking Infliximab for anyone wondering) Not only that but it also lowers the efficiency of the vaccines, too. + I have a brother who just can not think outside of himself. Hell he was just at a party last night.",+ I have a brother who just can not think outside of himself. +" So isn't the question - who has more power, the ones benefiting from this new normal, or those that want it to return to previous times? The one thing that worries me though is we know that the largest business interests can completely control policy due to their influence on politicians. The one thing that worries me though is we know that the largest business interests can completely control policy due to their influence on politicians. Then you have the entities that actually benefit hugely in this pandemic phase: companies like amazon that have obliterated retail and keeping people out of malls only helps their business.","So isn't the question - who has more power, the ones benefiting from this new normal, or those that want it to return to previous times?" +" I was feeling a little manic that day from all of the confusion and ended up digging that test out of the trash after about an hour and it looked like there was a positive line there, but it wasnt there the first time. Confused and anxious, I took a different brand test (Quidel Quick View) and that came back negative after the ten minutes. Ive had some really wacky stuff happen over the last 48 hours and I was hoping you could lend opinions, advice, expertise, whatever, something! Ive had a few close contacts/exposures over last week and this week, the most recent one being Monday. I am currently waiting on PCR results to come back but they wont be here til Monday. What are your thoughts? Has anyone experienced this?","I was feeling a little manic that day from all of the confusion and ended up digging that test out of the trash after about an hour and it looked like there was a positive line there, but it wasnt there the first time." +" Thus I wanted to know if the current requirements for international travel will be waived/removed completely when that time comes. I have plans on traveling and going out to places internationally in 2022 or even 2023, however I've searched thoroughly and couldn't find information regarding if/when negative covid tests and other requirements for entry into other countries will be gone or completely scrapped.",Thus I wanted to know if the current requirements for international travel will be waived/removed completely when that time comes. +" Did anyone actually test for omicron specifically and have symptoms for 8+ days that included loss of taste and smell? I also smelled my bottle of gatorade (oddly specific i know), and the gatorade smelled so gross to me despite me normally loving it. I am a very anxious person, so the thought of my taste and smell being distorted is t3rrifying to me. I first noticed it yesterday when my mom got Chick fil a and the sauce tasted like sh\*t. I tried mustard and ketchup today with my meal and the mustard tasted like sweaty socks Even when I am sitting her typing right now, I am just realizing I cannot taste anything in my mouth.",Did anyone actually test for omicron specifically and have symptoms for 8+ days that included loss of taste and smell? + I remember watching Saturday morning cartoons at that time and living free and easy. I remember watching Saturday morning cartoons at that time and living free and easy. There was no stress about Covid or anything related to it.,I remember watching Saturday morning cartoons at that time and living free and easy. +" Right now I'm getting scared that life when covid becomes endemic won't be much better. I really fear that masks will never truly go away around the world. Then there's climate change, wealth inequality, and inflation. Right now I'm getting scared that life when covid becomes endemic won't be much better. And move to Europe, but if they still have restrictions then it won't really be possible to leave the USA and thrive in Europe.",Right now I'm getting scared that life when covid becomes endemic won't be much better. +" &#x200B; Its been like 7-8 days now, I feel like I get better but than the symptoms show up again. since This is getting annoying. &#x200B; Its been like 7-8 days now, I feel like I get better but than the symptoms show up again.","&#x200B; Its been like 7-8 days now, I feel like I get better but than the symptoms show up again." +" We got really lucky, but we may not be so lucky the next Time. It evades almost all immunity provided by vaccination. We got really lucky, but we may not be so lucky the next Time.","We got really lucky, but we may not be so lucky the next Time." +" What are the chances I test positive still? I went back to school on the 7th and have been fine since, but Im going to hangout with a friend Monday (masked in an apartment) and they want me to take a test beforehand.",What are the chances I test positive still? +" Ive heard that they are going too any time now, and even have already started to in certain areas. B it I like Im Ohio, where we got 41k cases, and today 50k cases.","Ive heard that they are going too any time now, and even have already started to in certain areas." + I'm supposed to go back to work on Monday and my kid can go back to school Tuesday. My question is how long did it take after you were knowingly exposed to test positive?,I'm supposed to go back to work on Monday and my kid can go back to school Tuesday. +" Living with constant nonstop anxiety due to wave after wave after wave of infections is really taxing for our mental health. How reasonable is to expect that after this wave the situation will more or less be stabilized and society will settle on a base of restrictions and keep to that rather than yo-yoing in out of lockdowns/closures. Now that covid-19 is here to stay and cannot be eradicated, what is the plan for moving forward? I mean can we at the very least expect some stability in both the pandemic situation and restrictions for this year. How reasonable is to expect that after this wave the situation will more or less be stabilized and society will settle on a base of restrictions and keep to that rather than yo-yoing in out of lockdowns/closures. Stability is what we really need at this point. Living with constant nonstop anxiety due to wave after wave after wave of infections is really taxing for our mental health. I've heard we can be optimistic about it becoming endemic, and hence living with it exactly like we've lived with the flu, this year.",Living with constant nonstop anxiety due to wave after wave after wave of infections is really taxing for our mental health. +" my temperature is normal, I'm not feverish anymore, but I feel as if I am, you know what I mean? my temperature is normal, I'm not feverish anymore, but I feel as if I am, you know what I mean? just this weak feeling and my skin is constantly covered with this sheer cold sweaty layer. I'm weirded out.","my temperature is normal, I'm not feverish anymore, but I feel as if I am, you know what I mean?" +" Maybe it was the way I was brought up, but if I have a coughing fit I cover my mouth, not rip a protective barrier off. He ripped his mask OFF and coughed for 10 or 15 seconds. That night I had coughing, sore throat, runny nose, and a slight fever. It was either Thursday or Friday that I infected my wife. She has similar symptoms, but she has also lost senses of taste and smell. I cannot say just how angry I am at me colleague.","Maybe it was the way I was brought up, but if I have a coughing fit I cover my mouth, not rip a protective barrier off." +" Hello, my 14-month-old has a known exposure at daycare, she has had two very faint lines on home tests. Treat as positive correct?","Hello, my 14-month-old has a known exposure at daycare, she has had two very faint lines on home tests." + So my rapid test was negative and I'm wondering now if it's ok for me to go back to work and be out in the community tomorrow. So my rapid test was negative and I'm wondering now if it's ok for me to go back to work and be out in the community tomorrow.,So my rapid test was negative and I'm wondering now if it's ok for me to go back to work and be out in the community tomorrow. +" I know were in the bad winter right now, especially that damn Omicron, but Ive heard the Omicron is peaking and so far Ive heard the cases are declining in some states. I know were in the bad winter right now, especially that damn Omicron, but Ive heard the Omicron is peaking and so far Ive heard the cases are declining in some states.","I know were in the bad winter right now, especially that damn Omicron, but Ive heard the Omicron is peaking and so far Ive heard the cases are declining in some states." + Now I know the masks I bought were a ripoff. Can anyone steer me towards a brand that is good? Can anyone steer me towards a brand that is good?,Now I know the masks I bought were a ripoff. Can anyone steer me towards a brand that is good? + I hate that I'm young and that older people have been able to experience more of their lives pre-covid. Do you think life is ever going back to normal? Cause I really wonder if it's ever going to. I just dk how much longer I can take this for. I miss life b4 COVID. I'm so depressed now. I hate that I'm young and that older people have been able to experience more of their lives pre-covid. I fucking hate online classes and it seems like they're gonna be online forever at this point. It disturbs me that life might be like this forever. The couple friends I did have either moved away or barely talk to me when I try to reach out and I have no opertunity to meet anyone else.,I hate that I'm young and that older people have been able to experience more of their lives pre-covid. +" I'm mostly over my Omicron symptoms at this point other than the occasional headache and some lingering dry cough, but the one thing that is bothering me the most is my lower back. Anyone else experience back pain from COVID? I'm not sure if this covid related or something else entirely.","I'm mostly over my Omicron symptoms at this point other than the occasional headache and some lingering dry cough, but the one thing that is bothering me the most is my lower back." +" My vaccinated and boosted stepmother wants to take a flight alone to Maryland in March to visit cousins. Will she be required to take COVID tests before and after her flights? Im concerned for her safety, as well as mine.",My vaccinated and boosted stepmother wants to take a flight alone to Maryland in March to visit cousins. +" My stepdad does not cover his mouth to cough or sneeze, and he doesnt wash his hands even after using the bathroom. If i say anything that goes against what they are doing, it will cause them to become violent. Ive just been crying in my room because getting covid is not an option. I am seriously debating taking what little food i have and staying in my car until they dont have it anymore. My stepdad does not cover his mouth to cough or sneeze, and he doesnt wash his hands even after using the bathroom. I havent been able to make any food because they are always in or right next to the kitchen (from 4am-11pm). i cannot afford more bills, and i am at risk for permanent complications or death if i get infected.","My stepdad does not cover his mouth to cough or sneeze, and he doesnt wash his hands even after using the bathroom." + But my gf was having pains in her heart area that wednesday night. I am still worried about her what if the pain comes back ?,But my gf was having pains in her heart area that wednesday night. + My mom tested positive a few days ago. My question is: how long after she tests negative is she no longer contagious?,My mom tested positive a few days ago. +" I know we're in a less bad situation than Canada, but it still feels like a carbon copy of last winter, my friends are still isolating bc all they see are the cases instead of the hospitalizations, schools don't wanna bother going back to normal and I can't even meet other people due to the lack of events. I know we're in a less bad situation than Canada, but it still feels like a carbon copy of last winter, my friends are still isolating bc all they see are the cases instead of the hospitalizations, schools don't wanna bother going back to normal and I can't even meet other people due to the lack of events. I sincerely hope things get better in the spring, I'm gonna lose my mind if I go through another Easter by only doing cleanup at home","I know we're in a less bad situation than Canada, but it still feels like a carbon copy of last winter, my friends are still isolating bc all they see are the cases instead of the hospitalizations, schools don't wanna bother going back to normal and I can't even meet other people due to the lack of events." +" Despite all of that, I still feel optimistic, that one day once all of this is over, I'm gonna be able to go back to the places that I've always wanted to go back to, get more opportunities, and of course, rebuild my life to the life that I had before the pandemic, but this time an improved one, as I've learned a lot about life during the pandemic, so that's a plus I guess. I miss being able to frequently go to malls, restaurants, and places I've never been to before without the worry of catching the virus. I miss being able to frequently go to malls, restaurants, and places I've never been to before without the worry of catching the virus. I miss being able to frequently go to malls, restaurants, and places I've never been to before without the worry of catching the virus. Despite all of that, I still feel optimistic, that one day once all of this is over, I'm gonna be able to go back to the places that I've always wanted to go back to, get more opportunities, and of course, rebuild my life to the life that I had before the pandemic, but this time an improved one, as I've learned a lot about life during the pandemic, so that's a plus I guess. Back before the pandemic, I was this energetic, smart, and promising kid full of potential, but now, I'm this miserable guy who does nothing but browse the internet all day.","Despite all of that, I still feel optimistic, that one day once all of this is over, I'm gonna be able to go back to the places that I've always wanted to go back to, get more opportunities, and of course, rebuild my life to the life that I had before the pandemic, but this time an improved one, as I've learned a lot about life during the pandemic, so that's a plus I guess." +" Perhaps because of this, I do feel very optimstic looking ahead now, things do feel like they are slowly getting better. Hi everyone, Wanna open up a sorta generic discussion thread to ask everyone, how are you getting on? I'm triple vaxxed as are most people I know and I'm not particularly fazed anymore about catching it, if it gets me it gets me and I accept that.","Perhaps because of this, I do feel very optimstic looking ahead now, things do feel like they are slowly getting better." +" Sorry for the idiotic question, but I'm having a hard time understanding the CDC's recommendations for isolating/masking. Sorry for the idiotic question, but I'm having a hard time understanding the CDC's recommendations for isolating/masking.","Sorry for the idiotic question, but I'm having a hard time understanding the CDC's recommendations for isolating/masking." +" Has anyone else experienced this? Honestly I didnt have any of this while I was actually sick, and this is scaring me. A week after that (of mostly being totally normal), I started having these dry coughing fits where I get lightheaded, and a wheeze mostly at night.",Has anyone else experienced this? + I already stayed home all of last week from school and don't know if it is safe for me to go back. I already stayed home all of last week from school and don't know if it is safe for me to go back.,I already stayed home all of last week from school and don't know if it is safe for me to go back. +" I fear that chance is gone now considering these years are supposed to be the prime of my life and I'm gonna miss out on so much and be bitter about it for the rest of my life. I fear that chance is gone now considering these years are supposed to be the prime of my life and I'm gonna miss out on so much and be bitter about it for the rest of my life. Basically, I don't know where to turn to for help at this point, because comments here on reddit have gone from going against my fears to confirming them or commiserating (which has the same negative effect on me as confirmation). And all therapy does is make me mad lol. What should my next move be? I fear that chance is gone now considering these years are supposed to be the prime of my life and I'm gonna miss out on so much and be bitter about it for the rest of my life.",I fear that chance is gone now considering these years are supposed to be the prime of my life and I'm gonna miss out on so much and be bitter about it for the rest of my life. +" Just recently, my mother called me, screaming and crying her lungs out, asking me why I took a vaccine. My mother is deeply a huge anti-vaxxer, she TRULY believes the vaccines will kill you to the point she actually tried aggressively to prevent anyone she knows from getting vaccinated. The whole situation is so crazy and laughable that I just don't know how to deal with it. Do I just ignore her and wait for her to calm down? I thought it would end there, but I later had a call from my aunt, saying my mother is talking about selling our house and my stuff to save up for ""funeral services"". Sounds ridiculous, I know.","Just recently, my mother called me, screaming and crying her lungs out, asking me why I took a vaccine." +" He's having second thoughts (we won't get into it... he's fully vaccinated but ""doesn't believe in it anymore since everyone is getting Omicron"") Anyway! I have 3 more weeks until my booster appt and wondering if I show up and ask to take my dad's appointment if they will let me. Has anyone done this before? He's having second thoughts (we won't get into it... he's fully vaccinated but ""doesn't believe in it anymore since everyone is getting Omicron"") Anyway! I have 3 more weeks until my booster appt and wondering if I show up and ask to take my dad's appointment if they will let me.","He's having second thoughts (we won't get into it... he's fully vaccinated but ""doesn't believe in it anymore since everyone is getting Omicron"") Anyway!" +" The past 4 days have been a vicious cycle of forcing myself to eat maybe 2 meals a day and then by the late afternoon, I start getting nauseous and then anxiety kicks in and I really cant eat then. For reference, Im 51, so 95 pounds may not seem terrible, but for me that is significant weight loss and it scares me. Im so devastated lately as I seemed to get the WORST post covid symptoms despite me being double vaccinated. Im scared because I desperately need to gain weight again but healthy foods dont really have high calorie counts. I have never dealt with anxiety, loss of appetite, etc in my life.","The past 4 days have been a vicious cycle of forcing myself to eat maybe 2 meals a day and then by the late afternoon, I start getting nauseous and then anxiety kicks in and I really cant eat then." +" However Ive been infected since Wednesday night, and my infection has been smooth and mild but this evening Ive officially lost my taste and smell. I already lost a ton of weight from my vaccine long haul due to random food intolerances giving me headaches, and my doctor didnt even fucking care I lost so much weight. I already lost a ton of weight from my vaccine long haul due to random food intolerances giving me headaches, and my doctor didnt even fucking care I lost so much weight. If I lose even more weight from not being able to eat for months, I really dont know what Ill do. Im afraid Ill end up on a feeding tube or Ill have to live on ensure just to get enough macros.","However Ive been infected since Wednesday night, and my infection has been smooth and mild but this evening Ive officially lost my taste and smell." +" Seriously, I just can't with the covid discourse on twitter anymore. Its just nothing but a cesspit of people arguing in extremely bad faith, catastrophizing, doomerism, insults, and personal attacks from people who tout themselves as ""experts"" Any time you try to suggest that things with covid might not be that bad especially when it comes to vaccinated people, next thing you know you got 1000+ people jumping down your throat about how selfish you are for enjoying your life, how you supposedly don't care about immunocompromised/vunerable people,how you want to intentionally kill people with covid, and how every single person who got Omicron ***will*** be permanently disabled with long covid, get MS, or need multiple organ transplants in the future... Its just nothing but a cesspit of people arguing in extremely bad faith, catastrophizing, doomerism, insults, and personal attacks from people who tout themselves as ""experts"" Any time you try to suggest that things with covid might not be that bad especially when it comes to vaccinated people, next thing you know you got 1000+ people jumping down your throat about how selfish you are for enjoying your life, how you supposedly don't care about immunocompromised/vunerable people,how you want to intentionally kill people with covid, and how every single person who got Omicron ***will*** be permanently disabled with long covid, get MS, or need multiple organ transplants in the future...","Seriously, I just can't with the covid discourse on twitter anymore." +" My mom is supposed to get her ""booster"" this month , which would be her 4th shot, and is nervous. Wondering how people felt or any other information!","My mom is supposed to get her ""booster"" this month , which would be her 4th shot, and is nervous." +" I work from home every day and I know there are folks who need the tests for work, travel, school, etc., so I dont feel like I should get tested. If anything, waiting in line for a test for 3 hours could expose me and cause me to have it. If anything, waiting in line for a test for 3 hours could expose me and cause me to have it.","I work from home every day and I know there are folks who need the tests for work, travel, school, etc., so I dont feel like I should get tested." +" But today, she started running a fever, and I'm wondering if there are any warning signs I should be looking for. Things look OK right now. But today, she started running a fever, and I'm wondering if there are any warning signs I should be looking for.","But today, she started running a fever, and I'm wondering if there are any warning signs I should be looking for." +" If my rapid test tomorrow night also comes in negative, am I good to go into work Wednesday (even if my throat is still slightly sore)? For the past couple days, Ive had a mild sore throat. Also, food has been tasting just a little bit bland (can still taste food, but not 100%). If my rapid test tomorrow night also comes in negative, am I good to go into work Wednesday (even if my throat is still slightly sore)?","If my rapid test tomorrow night also comes in negative, am I good to go into work Wednesday (even if my throat is still slightly sore)?" +" Did anyone here have a similar experience? Did it end up being COVID or just a flu? Would a PCR test give me reliable results if it was omicron? I am triple vaccinated, last dose was end of December. No immune issues. Did anyone here have a similar experience? Did it end up being COVID or just a flu? Would a PCR test give me reliable results if it was omicron?",Did anyone here have a similar experience? Did it end up being COVID or just a flu? Would a PCR test give me reliable results if it was omicron? + [[url] There is so much information going on that I am having trouble making sense of it. [[url] There is so much information going on that I am having trouble making sense of it. Essentially people are worried that vaccines are causing issues or not working or something else is going on because these posts show more vaccinated people dying than unvaccinated. I would like to figure out how that translates with the high vaccinated population we have.,[[url] There is so much information going on that I am having trouble making sense of it. +" Their family arent vaccinated and dont take covid very seriously.. Without adding too much detail, is it that much to ask family who will be spending a week under the same roof to do a covid test? She actually kicked my five month old baby, myself, and my fianc out of their home the day before thanksgiving. My dads wife then turned it into a massive deal claiming we dont even care about covid at all, just wanted to create drama. She actually kicked my five month old baby, myself, and my fianc out of their home the day before thanksgiving.",Their family arent vaccinated and dont take covid very seriously.. +" I dont know what it is, but I honestly feel like I cant take it anymore. I know everyone on here says all pandemics do, but this seems to be years away from ending. WHO says we are nowhere near the end and Omicron isnt the last variant of concern.","I dont know what it is, but I honestly feel like I cant take it anymore." + Is anyone else going through this? I feel like I should contact a doctor because it's affecting my life but I don't know if anyone would be able to help me Is anyone else going through this?,Is anyone else going through this? +" However, she thinks that is some kind of shield that makes her more strong against any virus and now doesn't take any precautions at all. I've done everything I can to protect myself, but with her constantly exposing herself to the virus, it's hard. However, she thinks that is some kind of shield that makes her more strong against any virus and now doesn't take any precautions at all. From what I hear, boosted people aren't really getting bad symptoms from it, so I'm wondering if I'm just being panicked over what could wind up being no worse than a bad cold (something I may already have had a few weeks ago around Christmas)? No more masks, works at a convenience store where she could be infected by anyone, and now she has decided to take a couple hour road trip in a closed car with someone who just last week sounded a lot like she had the virus, but wasn't tested, so it's hard to know. I just want to be able to relax and forget about it.","However, she thinks that is some kind of shield that makes her more strong against any virus and now doesn't take any precautions at all." +" Now, Covid can't be 100% be ruled out by the test. But I have had a really bad experience with the flu years ago while vaccinated that I would never want to relive again. But I have had a really bad experience with the flu years ago while vaccinated that I would never want to relive again.","Now, Covid can't be 100% be ruled out by the test." + She worked on the vaccine and is just this beacon of optimism on her Twitter. She worked on the vaccine and is just this beacon of optimism on her Twitter.,She worked on the vaccine and is just this beacon of optimism on her Twitter. +" Is this something I should be worried about? What can I do? Recently I got infected, i had mild symptoms for 5 days, some cough and sore throat, nothing to worry about, but yesterday I noticed that I get some foul smells from some foods or ingredients, I cannot describe the smell properly, the closest I can get its strongly chemical, asked my family to check if it wasn't just rotten food but turns out it smell normal to them.",Is this something I should be worried about? What can I do? +" Recently 4 people including myself had symptoms that could be either covid or just plain ol' flu but we're already vaccinated, is there a way to test if we had it 2 weeks ago? Recently 4 people including myself had symptoms that could be either covid or just plain ol' flu but we're already vaccinated, is there a way to test if we had it 2 weeks ago?","Recently 4 people including myself had symptoms that could be either covid or just plain ol' flu but we're already vaccinated, is there a way to test if we had it 2 weeks ago?" +" I've heard estimates ranging from 3x to 10x the official numbers with previous variants, but is there anything specific to omicron? Everyone admits that there are more omicron cases than are officially reported, but has anyone heard an estimate from a reputable source (in any country, but please specify which one) that projects how much the actual number of infected people exceeds reported cases?","I've heard estimates ranging from 3x to 10x the official numbers with previous variants, but is there anything specific to omicron?" +" How would Walgreens handle me saying I didn't know my insurance information? The consent form asks for insurance information, and has these 2 spooky lines that make it seem like I would get in trouble for saying that I didn't know and not giving information: ""If uninsured: I attest that I do not have any medical or pharmacy insurance. My main reasons for not wanting to give insurance information is that I actually don't know enough to fill out that part of the form, and more importantly, I have been hiding the fact that I am vaccination from family, and I think I'm under their insurance or something, and that they would see that I got vaccinated if I gave my insurance information.",How would Walgreens handle me saying I didn't know my insurance information? +" Caught COVID from a family member who did NOT tell me they were sick when I went to visit them (yes, I'm pissed off). According to the science, I'm past the transmission stage so why can't just go home? Feel angry, frustrated and upset. Why is this so hard?! Since the beginning, I have tried so hard to do everything right, stay safe and keep others safe. Now just want to go home. According to the science, I'm past the transmission stage so why can't just go home? Has anyone had a similar experience? What did you have to do? But have no idea if this will be accepted with the NHS positive result and terrified of being fined at the border.","Caught COVID from a family member who did NOT tell me they were sick when I went to visit them (yes, I'm pissed off)." +" My friend's dad who is a doctor in India says yes the booster will provide extra protection on top of the natural antibodies, but some others say it doesn't really matter, so idk who to believe. I know my body has natural antibodies now, but I am curious if the booster would protect me EVEN more, or if it's useless since I have a full set of antibodies natural now. My friend's dad who is a doctor in India says yes the booster will provide extra protection on top of the natural antibodies, but some others say it doesn't really matter, so idk who to believe.","My friend's dad who is a doctor in India says yes the booster will provide extra protection on top of the natural antibodies, but some others say it doesn't really matter, so idk who to believe." +" Since omicron has took over hes not letting anyone go out unless its for a doctor appointment or the store for groceries. I have posted on here previously about my fathers antics and how scared he is of covid. Since omicron has took over hes not letting anyone go out unless its for a doctor appointment or the store for groceries. Its like 2020 all over, he kept us in for the entire year until the vaccine was available. His excuse for keeping us in the house is bc of my asthma which is pretty severe. He doesnt wanna see family or his friends. Before omicron whenever we go out and stuff hell make us feel guilty. My 15 yr old niece cant even go to school or hang with friends because of him and thats really keeping her back socially. The last time I went out with my gf was Dec 17th and idk how long I can stay in this house.",Since omicron has took over hes not letting anyone go out unless its for a doctor appointment or the store for groceries. + I sure would love to get back to a place where we dont have to wear masks everywhere. Its just about highlighting how uncomfortable and cumbersome they really are. I genuinely miss being able to fully see peoples faces and being able to clearly understand what people are saying.,I sure would love to get back to a place where we dont have to wear masks everywhere. +" Is it extra safe to hang out with this person relative to other people because they cant spread omicron anymore after having already had it? A friend of mine had covid about 3 weeks ago, after 2 vaccines+booster, and it seems like it was probably omicron rather than delta given the timing in New York (right?",Is it extra safe to hang out with this person relative to other people because they cant spread omicron anymore after having already had it? +" Im 21F and dont have any conditions that would make me at higher risk with COVID, Im just looking for some comfort from others who had COVID and didnt end up in the hospital. However, now Im struggling to sleep and get panic attacks because of anxiety, being fed by the media the past two years about the ventilators and ICU really didnt help my anxiety. On Monday I started having symptoms, that was by far the worst day (I couldnt get out of bed), Tuesday I tested positive.","Im 21F and dont have any conditions that would make me at higher risk with COVID, Im just looking for some comfort from others who had COVID and didnt end up in the hospital." +" My co worker also has gotten sick again, like a day or two before me but it sounds like he's been worse off than myself, just wondering if anyone can share any insights or share their experiences. about a week ago I started feeling pretty good again, then Monday night I started feeling sick again I got the chills and felt like I had a fever.","My co worker also has gotten sick again, like a day or two before me but it sounds like he's been worse off than myself, just wondering if anyone can share any insights or share their experiences." +" In addition, does anyone else in a large group setting have tips for managing such a large household? With the new website launching for free covid tests, is there any way that we can order more than 4 for our household?","In addition, does anyone else in a large group setting have tips for managing such a large household?" +" I'm really irritated he did that, even though he's been well we just don't know if he's still shedding virus (he still has a cough). I figure it wasnt covid because covid wouldn't have gotten better so quickly. My grandma told me she read that it will be fine but i dont trust their reading. I forgot to tell them before I left for work and my grandpa went into my camper while I was at work to check if my water was frozen. I also, as a consequence of my water being frozen, have to go shower at their house.","I'm really irritated he did that, even though he's been well we just don't know if he's still shedding virus (he still has a cough)." +" I know the simple answer is go to the doctor, and I plan to get a drive though rapid test tomorrow (just to be safe), but I wanted to know others thoughts. I was isolating to visit high risk family, but now Im not sure if should even leave the house for another week. I took a rapid test two days ago that was negative, but my symptoms have not gotten any better.","I know the simple answer is go to the doctor, and I plan to get a drive though rapid test tomorrow (just to be safe), but I wanted to know others thoughts." +" Anyone has feel tinging in their lungs after all the symptoms have disappeared? This Monday, I started getting a sore throat, and Ive had that with congestion, headaches, coughing, and sneezing since.",Anyone has feel tinging in their lungs after all the symptoms have disappeared? + I can't take care of her if she gets really sick and I kinda depend a lot on her so I'd be in a rough spot if something happened to her. She says it just feels like a cold but she's unvaccinated and it makes me worry.,I can't take care of her if she gets really sick and I kinda depend a lot on her so I'd be in a rough spot if something happened to her. +" Its safe to receive a package a week from now that someone who had/has COVID handled, right? I am high-risk with asthma and crazy worried about receiving this shipment. As someone with ocd I need to avoid reassurance-seeking (asking if its okay or asking to affirm my anxieties), but basically, I want people to roast me. Tell me Im being dumb about this. Its safe to receive a package a week from now that someone who had/has COVID handled, right?","Its safe to receive a package a week from now that someone who had/has COVID handled, right?" +" The Corona information websites in our home country (Sweden) doesn't really say much about these things, and when googling there seems to be mixed information. Her symptoms ended about 3 days ago. And today she got an SMS telling her that she now can book an appointment for her booster shot. Is it medically more advantageous to get the booster shot as soon as possible, even this short time after she had Covid? Or is it better to wait a while (like a few weeks or months), since her body has boosted it's own immune system when fighting the infection?","The Corona information websites in our home country (Sweden) doesn't really say much about these things, and when googling there seems to be mixed information." +" I go to school and, over the period of a day, I was seated about 1m away from a person who later got covid symptoms (their family was positive) for about an hour in total. I was wondering what the risk is, if we were both masked and there was no coughing/talking/sneezing.","I go to school and, over the period of a day, I was seated about 1m away from a person who later got covid symptoms (their family was positive) for about an hour in total." +" my boyfriend is a teacher, one of the teachers in his grade tested positive yesterday, he had not been around her unmasked but he was unmasked in her classroom (she wasnt there at the time) for a max of 3-5 minutes. He feels fine and is thinking about doing an at home test but im not sure if that would detect anything. Is it safe to see him?","my boyfriend is a teacher, one of the teachers in his grade tested positive yesterday, he had not been around her unmasked but he was unmasked in her classroom (she wasnt there at the time) for a max of 3-5 minutes." +" Obviously they are both positive, but wondering if this means I'm in for a bad week or two. Took a take home rapid iHealth covid test yesterday and today and both times the T line showed up very quickly.","Obviously they are both positive, but wondering if this means I'm in for a bad week or two." +" But also covid is just gonna be worse on my body if I dont get it again. My sister got bad palpitations to the point where I had to take her to the hospital to get it checked out. Long story short, I totally skipped out on my booster appointment yesterday because I got myself so worked up and worried about side effects.",But also covid is just gonna be worse on my body if I dont get it again. + Would there be a (significant) risk of me catching something from her even two weeks after having symptoms? Would there be a (significant) risk of me catching something from her even two weeks after having symptoms? We are both vaccinated and boosted.,Would there be a (significant) risk of me catching something from her even two weeks after having symptoms? +" She wants everyone in the house to be vaccinated (which, we are) but says that her anxiety makes her exempt from it. The entire time, I was worried she was going to die or be hospitalized due to the state of her health. She keeps me back from things in life because she wants me to protect her since she's unvaccinated. She doesn't even see a regular doctor despite the fact that she has multiple chronic disorders that badly need to be treated-- again, this is due to her health anxiety. She also will not get vaccinated. She won't allow me to see friends or get a new job. I don't see family or anything of the sort either. I'm very miserable and depressed, I love her but the untreated anxiety feels like a burden. At some point her mental health is her responsibility. What can I do to help this situation... if anything? I'm so scared for her health..... She scares herself incessantly with medical articles about side effects from the vaccine and worries she'll die if she gets it. She ended up getting COVID after my dad and I got it.","She wants everyone in the house to be vaccinated (which, we are) but says that her anxiety makes her exempt from it." +" We have a bad Governor, we have highest cases than other states, and it seems like we'll be the only state that will never end the pandemic. Just for that, I'm starting to lose hope for the state I live in. Hi, I tried to have hope for the state I live in, California, and I thought it finally peaked from the Omicron, but I've found out that article I posted was a lie and it got deleted.","We have a bad Governor, we have highest cases than other states, and it seems like we'll be the only state that will never end the pandemic." + How long is optimal to wait after getting over Covid before getting boosted? How long is optimal to wait after getting over Covid before getting boosted?,How long is optimal to wait after getting over Covid before getting boosted? +" I have no idea what's going on, should I stay away from my family? Should I go to school tomorrow? Should I see my friends? Are the tests inaccurate? Then my mom got sick, then my other sisters, then my dad, then eventually me.","I have no idea what's going on, should I stay away from my family? Should I go to school tomorrow? Should I see my friends? Are the tests inaccurate?" +" Hi, I've scheduled a for international flights required pcr test and want to know, what I can do in order to prevent that test of being negative. Hi, I've scheduled a for international flights required pcr test and want to know, what I can do in order to prevent that test of being negative.","Hi, I've scheduled a for international flights required pcr test and want to know, what I can do in order to prevent that test of being negative." + How do self test kits work and are there ones that exist that arent 30$ cuz I am broke for money and I assume I can't get reimbursed because I don't have health insurance. Basically my Uni needs proof that I am positive even though I am 100% certain I am positive.,How do self test kits work and are there ones that exist that arent 30$ cuz I am broke for money and I assume I can't get reimbursed because I don't have health insurance. +" He was judging me for my decision and thinks it's pointless since you can still catch covid with the vaccine. He never wears a mask anywhere, refuses to get vaccinated, and today when he found out I was vaccinated I could just feel him judging me heavily. I've been vaccinated for a while and my dad just now found out about it.",He was judging me for my decision and thinks it's pointless since you can still catch covid with the vaccine. +" I was on Twitter, and someone had posted [this image]([url] which states that the NYS DOH wants to make Covid regulations permanent. But then I typed in the URL they had posted at the bottom of the image, and it led me to [this webpage]([url] It's a page on the NYS DOH's website that has what appears to be a bunch of proposed regulations that they want to sign into law. Can anyone give these regulations a closer look to see what the DOH actually wants to do with them? I'd like to think that they aren't, but given that they don't list specific starting or ending dates for any of them, I'm afraid that they might.","I was on Twitter, and someone had posted [this image]([url] which states that the NYS DOH wants to make Covid regulations permanent." +" If I have no other symptoms Other than the cough will it just go away? Now Im completely better it only took a few days of the actual cold to get better, but I have this very tickly cough in my theory, and its virtually gone during the day, but is consistently tickly and hacking at night.",If I have no other symptoms Other than the cough will it just go away? +" For this reason due to stubbornly high case counts and peoples refusal to get vaccinated, I have to be extra careful. My mom is at high risk for getting a severe Covid case because she has type 1 diabetes. My depression has been extreme. My mom is at high risk for getting a severe Covid case because she has type 1 diabetes. Obviously this is making my friends think Im paranoid and want nothing to do with them, but this is far from the case.","For this reason due to stubbornly high case counts and peoples refusal to get vaccinated, I have to be extra careful." +" I keep reading headlines about how the booster is ineffective against omicron and this makes me think that getting a booster is sort of a pointless risk- why risk the side-effects of the booster when it won't even help me? But I've always dreaded getting the vaccines because of the possible side-effects. I keep reading headlines about how the booster is ineffective against omicron and this makes me think that getting a booster is sort of a pointless risk- why risk the side-effects of the booster when it won't even help me? I have already taken the first 2 doses of the vaccine, and I took my second dose back in July 2021. I had little to no side effects. I was well enough to keep working. But I've always dreaded getting the vaccines because of the possible side-effects. I am a late thirties male in normal health and normal weight. I feel like if I have to risk side effects like myocarditis, it has to be worth it. I work from home and only leave to go shopping, so I feel like my chances of catching covid are relatively low.",I keep reading headlines about how the booster is ineffective against omicron and this makes me think that getting a booster is sort of a pointless risk- why risk the side-effects of the booster when it won't even help me? +" I am an idiot for posting a lot on this subreddit, caring about COVID, and speculating when will restrictions end when my friends are out there having fun, getting girlfriends and boyfriends, and living normally, while I cant get a girlfriend. Finally, before anyone tries to convince me that I am protecting myself and my family by being cautious, my mother is an anti-vax covidiot, my father and I have very little contact, I am a healthy vaccinated 18 year old and basically a lone child, and my friends are all having fun. I am depressed as shit and havent been able to develop myself fully because of that. I am an idiot for posting a lot on this subreddit, caring about COVID, and speculating when will restrictions end when my friends are out there having fun, getting girlfriends and boyfriends, and living normally, while I cant get a girlfriend. Finally, before anyone tries to convince me that I am protecting myself and my family by being cautious, my mother is an anti-vax covidiot, my father and I have very little contact, I am a healthy vaccinated 18 year old and basically a lone child, and my friends are all having fun.","I am an idiot for posting a lot on this subreddit, caring about COVID, and speculating when will restrictions end when my friends are out there having fun, getting girlfriends and boyfriends, and living normally, while I cant get a girlfriend." +" So yeah, even if covid ends tomorrow it already broke me, it seems all of this situation has made me less of a human, only able to form connections though a damm screen. and its bound to get even worse since I am going to graduate this year, I will be in a profession where I will work alone. well then covid hit and it all went downhill super fast, isolation drove me away form most of my friends (one of them just became a religious fanatic and stopped talking to me) others distanced themselfes more slowly, it didnt help that we are all in different colleges (same city tho). Well time went on and the internet became a bigger and bigger part of my life, today my prevalent forms of socialization are discord servers and vtubers, at this point I feel like I am not able to connect in real life even if I wanted to (and the fact that I literally cant dosent help that much).","So yeah, even if covid ends tomorrow it already broke me, it seems all of this situation has made me less of a human, only able to form connections though a damm screen." + Its very confusing and if someone could help me figure this out I would be very grateful!! I've read that some of these countries (if not all) require a negative COVID test 24 hours before entering.,Its very confusing and if someone could help me figure this out I would be very grateful!! +" i wont be putting anyone at risk, right? I feel so scared i will bring back anything to my elderly grandparents, it makes me feel selfish. We had plans for her to come over during the holidays but due to omicron we had to postpone the visit and now she is coming in march. Since the pandemic started, my ocd has made it impossible for me to be able to feel ok flying to see her or have her come, so the visits have been less frequent. I would pick her up from the airport and drive 3 hours to where we wanna spend 5 days, then we will come back to my house and we can get tested before coming back on day 5. Since the pandemic started, my ocd has made it impossible for me to be able to feel ok flying to see her or have her come, so the visits have been less frequent.","i wont be putting anyone at risk, right?" + I know the protection is less with Omicron but nonetheless I've see mixed thoughts on if it does anything. So i got my booster in mid October.,I know the protection is less with Omicron but nonetheless I've see mixed thoughts on if it does anything. +" Many leaders in health and politics, even hospital managers and chief epidemiologist rlfur Gunason who has been notoriously cautious throughout are saying its time to end restrctions and it seems this will finally be done in the coming weeks :) Secondly, Kri Stefnsson, doctor and founder of a genetics company which has helped tremendously against COVID here is now saying that thanks to Omicrons mildness, the extremely high infection rate among (especially young) Icelanders and the successful vaccine programme that he very much expects we will be out of the pandemic phase by early April! Firstly it seems support is growing all around to lift all remaining restrictions! Good news coming from my own country at last! Firstly it seems support is growing all around to lift all remaining restrictions! [[url] (Article - in Icelandic) Obviously its not here just yet but I'm so happy to see all signs pointing at last to the ever growing light at the end of the tunnel!","Many leaders in health and politics, even hospital managers and chief epidemiologist rlfur Gunason who has been notoriously cautious throughout are saying its time to end restrctions and it seems this will finally be done in the coming weeks :) Secondly, Kri Stefnsson, doctor and founder of a genetics company which has helped tremendously against COVID here is now saying that thanks to Omicrons mildness, the extremely high infection rate among (especially young) Icelanders and the successful vaccine programme that he very much expects we will be out of the pandemic phase by early April!" +" I was wondering if anybody has gotten a similar reaction? My mother who is 71, fainted the day after getting her second dose of last summer, and this morning again after getting a booster yesterday mid afternoon. Im just happy shes fine, and now shes fully vaccinated. Shes fine and feeling better thank god, and an ambulance was called that ran vitals that were in fact normal.",I was wondering if anybody has gotten a similar reaction? +" I havent had any reactions or side effects to previous vaccines, Im getting the first dose of the pfizer vaccine on feb 1st and Im having a hard time calming my nerves, scared that Ill have bad side effects. Im a 18yr old female and I have a horrible phobia/paranoia of any kind of illness or medication, I previously had covid and it was extremely tame, all I had was a sinus infection.","I havent had any reactions or side effects to previous vaccines, Im getting the first dose of the pfizer vaccine on feb 1st and Im having a hard time calming my nerves, scared that Ill have bad side effects." +" Meanwhile, I spoke with my pcp and he told me to wait 3 months??? Im so grateful we made it home.","Meanwhile, I spoke with my pcp and he told me to wait 3 months???" +" Thing is, the entries for my first two shots are blank. What do? Can I fill in the info myself? Should I even bother with the paper card at all?","Thing is, the entries for my first two shots are blank. What do? Can I fill in the info myself? Should I even bother with the paper card at all?" +" Again, a week ahead of cases and about two weeks ahead of hospitalizations, the sewage curves predict what will happen. Anybody want to read about something happy about poop? Epidemiologists have oddly learned that testing viral loads of municipal sewage is a remarkably accurate predictor of what will happen with cases, about a week in advance. This correlation has proven accurate in many many municipalities across the last two years and therefore is increasingly more trusted.","Again, a week ahead of cases and about two weeks ahead of hospitalizations, the sewage curves predict what will happen." + I can just see another lockdown coming maybe in the winter. It's been close too 2 weeks since LA reinstated masks and the cases are still exploding there which is pretty hopeless. The cdc just said in areas with high transmission masks should be mandated again and I feel completely hopeless. It's so far unknown if the bay area will reimplement masks but I'm sure they will.,I can just see another lockdown coming maybe in the winter. + Basically I looked at the Bloomberg tracker and saw that the USA will take another *8 months* to reach herd while Canada will only take four more *weeks*. Basically I need either talked down from this idea or given assurance/tips to pull it off.,Basically I looked at the Bloomberg tracker and saw that the USA will take another *8 months* to reach herd while Canada will only take four more *weeks*. +" I was feeling hopeful for a while. For a month, cases were dropping and I was feeling like we were gonna get out of this. As soon as I started feeling decent and like things were going good, cases start rising dramatically and I later find out about delta. This crushed me. For a month, cases were dropping and I was feeling like we were gonna get out of this. I especially felt dejected when we started going backwards again on the guidance and now even if vaccinated we have to wear masks.","I was feeling hopeful for a while. For a month, cases were dropping and I was feeling like we were gonna get out of this." +" I'm incredibly annoyed and feel like Covid is never, ever going to end, it'll just be in and out of lockdowns, masking, and no concerts for the rest of our lives. It's been so nice not to have these itchy t-shirt tags on our faces at all times the last few months, now they're back just in time for the hottest part of summer in the hottest part of the country because hardly anyone where I live has gotten vaccinated. I'm incredibly annoyed and feel like Covid is never, ever going to end, it'll just be in and out of lockdowns, masking, and no concerts for the rest of our lives.","I'm incredibly annoyed and feel like Covid is never, ever going to end, it'll just be in and out of lockdowns, masking, and no concerts for the rest of our lives." +" Hes not in the at-risk group, but Ive still had nightmares about the what-if scenarios. Hes not in the at-risk group, but Ive still had nightmares about the what-if scenarios. I dont want to push the subject too much as I know getting vaccinated is a personal decision, but I still dont sleep well at night knowing hes going to work unmasked, unvaccinated, and interacting with people. When Ive talked to him he reiterates that hes unsure about how new the covid vaccine is. Maybe I just need to accept the fact he doesnt want to get the vaccine and find ways to combat my anxiety surrounding his vaccination - but Id still like to know if anyone has suggestions on how to talk to loved ones who arent vaccinated about getting the vaccine without being pushy or overbearing.","Hes not in the at-risk group, but Ive still had nightmares about the what-if scenarios." + I wanted to do the vaccine finally but my gynecologist said I should stop taking the pill for at least 2 months for possibly blood clots. I just want your opinion on this topic from women who did the vaccine and was taking birth control.,I wanted to do the vaccine finally but my gynecologist said I should stop taking the pill for at least 2 months for possibly blood clots. +" Im set to see a doctor this Tuesday for an ultrasound that Ive waited a month for, but with the delta variant and huge surge, Im scared to go. Im fully vaccinated and live with my parents who are also fully vaccinated but theyre both at high risk for complications if they were to get Covid.","Im set to see a doctor this Tuesday for an ultrasound that Ive waited a month for, but with the delta variant and huge surge, Im scared to go." +" It's hard not to be furious at the antivaxxers all the time. Someone in my extended family is going to die very soon as a result of catching the delta variant as an unvaccinated person. That said... All this news about the delta variant and vaccine resistant strains being a possibility is really beginning to scare and upset me. They are already brain dead, but still on life support as of last night. Their spouse also has it, and is refusing to go to the hospital despite probably needing to be put on oxygen. It's hard not to be furious at the antivaxxers all the time. Someone in my extended family is going to die very soon as a result of catching the delta variant as an unvaccinated person. I do truly believe this can't go on forever, and I'm willing to force myself to get through the emotional toll of lockdowns and mask mandates... but I'm so scared of losing my life to a vaccine resistant strain. That said... All this news about the delta variant and vaccine resistant strains being a possibility is really beginning to scare and upset me. I do truly believe this can't go on forever, and I'm willing to force myself to get through the emotional toll of lockdowns and mask mandates... but I'm so scared of losing my life to a vaccine resistant strain. They are already brain dead, but still on life support as of last night. Their spouse also has it, and is refusing to go to the hospital despite probably needing to be put on oxygen. It's so terrible. All of this is so terrible.",It's hard not to be furious at the antivaxxers all the time. +" Personally, I do not want to send my 10yo back until he is able to get the vaccine. If I feel it is in his best interest, I will homeschool for the fall and re-enroll him when hes fully vaccinated. But with higher vaccination rates in NJ, precautions in school like masks and desk shields, etc., am I overreacting and putting my kid at a social disadvantage to his peers for what is a relatively low risk of infection? Saying that sounds crazy to me, though, considering the disadvantage he would be at if he did contract the virus and suffered long-term effects or death, God forbid.","Personally, I do not want to send my 10yo back until he is able to get the vaccine." +" Because I've had covid already and I'm incredibly low risk for ever being hospitalized (I literally have antibodies and have had the disease already, which thankfully did not land me or my loved ones in the hospital), I really do not understand why I need to get the vaccine. I am not anti-vaxx and I think high risk individuals definitely should get the vaccine. However, I don't understand why I should risk potential side effects (even if they're rare) at this time.","Because I've had covid already and I'm incredibly low risk for ever being hospitalized (I literally have antibodies and have had the disease already, which thankfully did not land me or my loved ones in the hospital), I really do not understand why I need to get the vaccine." +" But I'm having such a hard time not being anxious when my county is so slow too decide on whether too mandate masks again. But I'm getting super scared of mask mandates or even lockdowns coming back thanks to the delta variant. But I'm having such a hard time not being anxious when my county is so slow too decide on whether too mandate masks again. But I'm getting super scared of mask mandates or even lockdowns coming back thanks to the delta variant. Me personally I'm really hoping we don't have mask mandates anymore, not wearing a mask has greatly improved my mental health.",But I'm having such a hard time not being anxious when my county is so slow too decide on whether too mandate masks again. + Because I have anxiety I just wanted to know like i expect the possibility of a LITTLE chills or warmth or headache or tiredness but for the serious stuff how long do I know Im in the clear? I finally went and got a vaccine even though I was anxious I was just wondering if anyone can help me calm myself about side effects. Because I have anxiety I just wanted to know like i expect the possibility of a LITTLE chills or warmth or headache or tiredness but for the serious stuff how long do I know Im in the clear?,Because I have anxiety I just wanted to know like i expect the possibility of a LITTLE chills or warmth or headache or tiredness but for the serious stuff how long do I know Im in the clear? +" The idea of having to go back to square one upsets me. Like I got a new job, I still wear a mask when indoors or around people I dont know but I was really starting to feel like I could see loved ones again or go to the store without being nervous. I feel like no matter where I look, where it be on the CDC website, WHO, newspapers, TV, from coworkers/friends/family, everyone seems to have a different idea of whats going on. The idea of having to go back to square one upsets me.",The idea of having to go back to square one upsets me. +" Ive been doing more since its summer and Im vaccinated, but Im so confused on how to live safely now with the variants. Im vaccinated and dont want to get COVID or spread it, so Im trying to figure out what is and isnt safe to do.","Ive been doing more since its summer and Im vaccinated, but Im so confused on how to live safely now with the variants." +" These variants are mentally killing me, delta, lambda or whatever you call it, I'm so scared I want to stay hopeful, I really do but I don't know how to keep myself hopeful for the future. This affected a lot especially in my aspirations of being a filmmaker its so demotivating for me and tiring to keep thinking of the future, I don't want to think of the bad but it keeps coming to my head I just want assurance that this hopeful feeling is real..... These variants are mentally killing me, delta, lambda or whatever you call it, I'm so scared I want to stay hopeful, I really do but I don't know how to keep myself hopeful for the future.","These variants are mentally killing me, delta, lambda or whatever you call it, I'm so scared I want to stay hopeful, I really do but I don't know how to keep myself hopeful for the future." +" THERE ABSOLUTELY IS OBVIOUSLY A POINT TO GETTING VACCINATED, and that goes without saying, but Id be lying if I said Im not thinking about how it FEELS worthless and like nothing matters seeing as new variants are showing up. Saw that Delta Plus was trending and saw an article (which I couldnt read because it was behind a damn paywall) mentioning how South Korea (if memory serves me right?) found two cases of a so called Delta Plus variant even MORE transmissible than the regular Delta one. I was feeling so hopeful after my second dose of vaccine and felt this almost euphoric wave rush over me knowing Im protected and now theres all this doubt with the variants and Im worrying that the vaccines wont help (which Im pretty sure is bullshit and anxiety talking but I keep doubting myself lol). Its almost like I feel like I cant be excited for my new job or how other things in my life have been looking up because Covid risks taking it all away. THERE ABSOLUTELY IS OBVIOUSLY A POINT TO GETTING VACCINATED, and that goes without saying, but Id be lying if I said Im not thinking about how it FEELS worthless and like nothing matters seeing as new variants are showing up. Im seeing new efficacy rates (regarding the vaccine) everywhere, and its really scaring me honestly. I guess Im looking for reassurance and some hope. Its almost like I feel like I cant be excited for my new job or how other things in my life have been looking up because Covid risks taking it all away. THERE ABSOLUTELY IS OBVIOUSLY A POINT TO GETTING VACCINATED, and that goes without saying, but Id be lying if I said Im not thinking about how it FEELS worthless and like nothing matters seeing as new variants are showing up.","THERE ABSOLUTELY IS OBVIOUSLY A POINT TO GETTING VACCINATED, and that goes without saying, but Id be lying if I said Im not thinking about how it FEELS worthless and like nothing matters seeing as new variants are showing up." +" I will not be returning in person until they drop this stupid, unscientific, BS. I can't survive another one. Why are we continuing this whole charade? I can't stand this and it's making me fear for more restrictions come fall. Tired of being scared that all the joy I've experienced over the last couple of months will be taken away from me. I will not be returning in person until they drop this stupid, unscientific, BS. They are not ""just a peice of cloth"" to me. They're annoying. They're restrictive. The more people just shrug at mask mandates being imposed on vaccinated people and the emphasis on case numbers over deaths and hospitalizations, the more the government will think they can get away with more. Why should I, a vaccinated person, be forced to mask up? My city is around 70% with at least one dose. My hospital has mandated vaccinated by October. What more do you need for normalcy? I can't stand this and it's making me fear for more restrictions come fall. I almost offed myself during the last lockdown. I'm so tired. Tired of being scared that all the joy I've experienced over the last couple of months will be taken away from me. So. Tired.","I will not be returning in person until they drop this stupid, unscientific, BS." +" For anyone worried about when the pandemic will end, the WHO has set a goal for 10% of the worlds population to be vaccinated by the end of September, 40% by the end of the year and finally 70% by mid 2022, the last goal which will end the pandemic. They will do anything they can to get this pandemic under control. For anyone worried about when the pandemic will end, the WHO has set a goal for 10% of the worlds population to be vaccinated by the end of September, 40% by the end of the year and finally 70% by mid 2022, the last goal which will end the pandemic.","For anyone worried about when the pandemic will end, the WHO has set a goal for 10% of the worlds population to be vaccinated by the end of September, 40% by the end of the year and finally 70% by mid 2022, the last goal which will end the pandemic." + I feel as if the experts had their way certain things would be permanently banned. I have a trip planned next month to Orlando and my parents think i should cancel it because I could be a carrier even though I got the vaccine after that which furthers my belief this will never end and this is just how things will be from now on. If the vaccine doesn't allow us to resume normal life what does? A day will never come when I don't have to hear about Covid or the vaccine on the news and certain events will just disappear out of fear of one virus.,I feel as if the experts had their way certain things would be permanently banned. +" And it's because I keep hearing stories about more and more children under twelve getting infected and killed by the Delta variant, I fear for my own nephew and niece and their onw lives. And it's because I keep hearing stories about more and more children under twelve getting infected and killed by the Delta variant, I fear for my own nephew and niece and their onw lives.","And it's because I keep hearing stories about more and more children under twelve getting infected and killed by the Delta variant, I fear for my own nephew and niece and their onw lives." + Will the recent vaccination effect the test? Does it even make sense for me to bother with the test since I'm vaccinated? Will the recent vaccination effect the test?,Will the recent vaccination effect the test? Does it even make sense for me to bother with the test since I'm vaccinated? + Will it be reasonable for me to make this trip or are things too uncertain right now with the variant? I fear that I will contract the Covid-19 Delta variant and infect my family. Will it be reasonable for me to make this trip or are things too uncertain right now with the variant? I have family members that are not vaccinated and if they caught the virus it would put us in an extremely bad situation. I'm just a little worried about traveling by plane to California by the end of next month.,Will it be reasonable for me to make this trip or are things too uncertain right now with the variant? + Ive been in a panic all week. All week they have been forgetting to wear masks indoors and converse with people who arent masked. They booked a vacation in another state in an area where cases are very high.,Ive been in a panic all week. +" I obviously dont want to be a party pooper and not go or go but not ride any rides or eat anything, but I dont know how to have a nice time when I see posts about people still going to Disneyland even with a positive test just because they really want to go to the park. I dont even want to type out my fears in case they come true. I love Disneyland so its not like Im doing something I hate, but I wasnt personally ready to go to such a big place when I was asked to go. I obviously dont want to be a party pooper and not go or go but not ride any rides or eat anything, but I dont know how to have a nice time when I see posts about people still going to Disneyland even with a positive test just because they really want to go to the park.","I obviously dont want to be a party pooper and not go or go but not ride any rides or eat anything, but I dont know how to have a nice time when I see posts about people still going to Disneyland even with a positive test just because they really want to go to the park." +" I want to postpone my attendance to celebrate with them, but how many days should I wait? However, I have friends who recently graduated college, they had an n person ceremony. My friends are also fully vaccinated with the Mrna vaccines, it's the Delta variant that is really concerning me now.","I want to postpone my attendance to celebrate with them, but how many days should I wait?" + Does covid became just another bad cold that we get once in a while and need a booster for or does it ever completely go away? I am fully vaccinated but I have a few health issues that will be life long and the idea of potentially having another scares the hell out of me. I was so happy when I got vaccinated and we still had mask mandates indoors. I find myself avoiding everyone and not wanting to be around my family when they have gone to the market (masked of course). I'm supposed to close on a new house soon and the closing attorney's office won't wear masks. I am fully vaccinated but I have a few health issues that will be life long and the idea of potentially having another scares the hell out of me. I find myself avoiding everyone and not wanting to be around my family when they have gone to the market (masked of course).,Does covid became just another bad cold that we get once in a while and need a booster for or does it ever completely go away? + She believes a lot of conservative/right-wing BS. I feel like I could lose them at any moment and idk what to do. Ive been really stressed out about my two loved ones who refuse to get vaccinated. Ive been really stressed out about my two loved ones who refuse to get vaccinated. She believes a lot of conservative/right-wing BS. Im terrified shell get it and infect my baby cousin.,She believes a lot of conservative/right-wing BS. + I'm getting vaccinated but too scared to go clubbing or out. I feel like all the joys have been sucked out of life for me. I watch my friends back home living a life (I study abroad) without the pandemic and I'm stuck in a country where I am too anxious to do anything. I'm going through a break up (long distance- horrible time) and I'm all isolated.,I'm getting vaccinated but too scared to go clubbing or out. + I have tested positive for COVID today (lateral flow test) but I'm not sure if it's due to the vaccination that I have tested positive or if it's due to actually catching it from the person who I was working with. I have tested positive for COVID today (lateral flow test) but I'm not sure if it's due to the vaccination that I have tested positive or if it's due to actually catching it from the person who I was working with.,I have tested positive for COVID today (lateral flow test) but I'm not sure if it's due to the vaccination that I have tested positive or if it's due to actually catching it from the person who I was working with. +" He has been fully vaccinated for months now, so I thought the chances of this were low. He's is late 60s, a past autoimmune condition but relatively healthy overall. It was a rapid test, so maybe it's wrong? And his doctor even said he looked stable on his feet and well, but he wanted the x-rays to be cautious. I'm still worried though. What if if gets worse? He's is late 60s, a past autoimmune condition but relatively healthy overall.","He has been fully vaccinated for months now, so I thought the chances of this were low. He's is late 60s, a past autoimmune condition but relatively healthy overall. It was a rapid test, so maybe it's wrong?" + I can't and wont live my live with constant masking and on and off lockdowns. If that doesn't allow us to end all this nothing will. I see places bringing back mask mandates and talk of other restrictions returning. I see places bringing back mask mandates and talk of other restrictions returning.,I can't and wont live my live with constant masking and on and off lockdowns. + It makes me angry because these people are prolonging the pandemic. There are people close to me so brainwashed saying that they've seen more people die from the vaccine than from covid itself... I'm so tired of trying to fight it with factual information... There are people close to me so brainwashed saying that they've seen more people die from the vaccine than from covid itself... There are people close to me so brainwashed saying that they've seen more people die from the vaccine than from covid itself...,It makes me angry because these people are prolonging the pandemic. +" I was happy, I was healthy, I achieved a long dream of mine and ran a 5k. 2020 brought so much anxiety and depression and then right as I was rebounding beginning of 2021 my dog died suddenly, Panda had gotten me through 2020. I miss the old me.","I was happy, I was healthy, I achieved a long dream of mine and ran a 5k." +" It sucks to think that some of these may never come back because of businesses/industries folding and the general population losing interest in these activities. I feel like such a failure that 1.5 years later I still haven't properly adapted to this way of life. Am I the only person who feels stuck in the past? Like everyone else has moved on without me? Most of my friends have found new hobbies that they can do from their homes, or have somehow been able to make new friends online. I feel like such a failure that 1.5 years later I still haven't properly adapted to this way of life. It sucks to think that some of these may never come back because of businesses/industries folding and the general population losing interest in these activities.",It sucks to think that some of these may never come back because of businesses/industries folding and the general population losing interest in these activities. +" I don't know how true it is, but look what I found: [[url] It looks like the FDA is going to approve the booster vaccines in within 48 hours. We need this not only to end the Delta Variant, but to end the pandemic once and for all. We need this not only to end the Delta Variant, but to end the pandemic once and for all. I don't know how true it is, but look what I found: [[url] It looks like the FDA is going to approve the booster vaccines in within 48 hours. I hope that's good news.","I don't know how true it is, but look what I found: [[url] It looks like the FDA is going to approve the booster vaccines in within 48 hours." +" I've heard the horror stories of an entire flight catching the virus... Should we have worn gloves & eye shields?? Sorry I'm internally going crazy of all these small ""what if"" just because of the flight coming back. These small things like a dried throat and mild headache only started when I returned working in the office 2 days after the return flight. Today feeling pretty normal other than mild dried throat.",I've heard the horror stories of an entire flight catching the virus... Should we have worn gloves & eye shields?? +" When is safe for the adults to leave isolation? When is it safe for the children? So here's the world's worst math question. Any advice would be greatly appreciated: We are currently a household of 2 vaccinated adults, 1 unvaccinated adult, and 5 children ages 3-11.",When is safe for the adults to leave isolation? When is it safe for the children? + Missouri looks like it is finally on the downhill slope.,Missouri looks like it is finally on the downhill slope. +" Nearly ONE MILLION DOSES From Cyrus Shaphar: Friday just in: +918K doses reported administered with 576K newly vaccinated (up from 821K/565K last Friday). As expected, seeing a rise in people completing their 2-dose series with 344K new fully vaccinated reported today compared to 281K a week ago. Let's keep it going! Nearly ONE MILLION DOSES",Nearly ONE MILLION DOSES +" All this isolation, distancing, sacrificing, and whatnot was supposed to buy time to develop a vaccine. Instead, the goalposts keep moving. Thanks to this fucking Delta variant, our progress against this fucking virus is getting wiped out, and I cant take another year of this. Thanks to this fucking Delta variant, our progress against this fucking virus is getting wiped out, and I cant take another year of this. Vaccines were supposed to bail us out of this shit, not be an extra burden. Well guess what, that light turned out to be an oncoming train, just like I feared.","All this isolation, distancing, sacrificing, and whatnot was supposed to buy time to develop a vaccine. Instead, the goalposts keep moving." +" TW: Suicide I don't know if I can survive another lockdown. The last one made me 100x more depressed than I already was and now, with the Delta variant and an increase in lockdown talks, I am terrified of a second lockdown. I was on the verge of ending it all multiple times throughout the pandemic but I was able to hold on (barely). I don't know what to do or how I'll deal with it if another lockdown occurs. TW: Suicide I don't know if I can survive another lockdown. The last one made me 100x more depressed than I already was and now, with the Delta variant and an increase in lockdown talks, I am terrified of a second lockdown. I am just starting to get out of the mental health hell hole that COVID put me in.","TW: Suicide I don't know if I can survive another lockdown. The last one made me 100x more depressed than I already was and now, with the Delta variant and an increase in lockdown talks, I am terrified of a second lockdown." +" I can't help but feel like if any of them come down with covid it is absolutely my fault, I went and visited someone I knew had some sort of bug and still did not quarantine because they tested negative, I've never felt so selfish in my life. The next hour of my day was spent texting everyone I've stupidly been in contact with in the past week, coworkers, friends, family. I can't help but feel like if any of them come down with covid it is absolutely my fault, I went and visited someone I knew had some sort of bug and still did not quarantine because they tested negative, I've never felt so selfish in my life. I'm not looking to be coddled and told it isn't my fault, I more just am looking for a place to get this off my chest.","I can't help but feel like if any of them come down with covid it is absolutely my fault, I went and visited someone I knew had some sort of bug and still did not quarantine because they tested negative, I've never felt so selfish in my life." +" I've tried so hard to avoid exposure. I'm furious. So... how fucked am I? As a person who's had one dose, if I'm exposed? Someone unvaccinated in my family died of this less than a month ago and I'm scared shitless. So... how fucked am I? Someone unvaccinated in my family died of this less than a month ago and I'm scared shitless.",I've tried so hard to avoid exposure. I'm furious. +" But he's made it mandatory that I wear one around the house while in his presence, I'm not making this up, folks. He gets sick first and then it becomes a problem after I test positive! Apart from all of that, what the hell am I supposed to do in this situation? This is one of those things that has caused me to pause and stare blindly in disbelief. I'm talking ignoring reality, and refusing to refrain from going to work. Mind you, he too is showing signs of infection, as a matter of fact, as far as I'm aware I got it from him. He gets sick first and then it becomes a problem after I test positive! I'm taking 2 weeks off and the person I'm living with is refusing to get tested, and has decided to continue on with his daily life.","But he's made it mandatory that I wear one around the house while in his presence, I'm not making this up, folks. He gets sick first and then it becomes a problem after I test positive!" +" That. Is. Fantastic. Today is the biggest number of vaccinations we have seen in such a long time: 991k. Yes, 991k!",That. Is. Fantastic. + I booked it a few months ago when the cases were low and now the cases are really high and I dont know if I should cancel as Im meant to leave in three days and I have severe anxiety. [[url] I'm mainly worried about getting a breakthrough infection that leads to long covid as I couldnt imagine going through that but Im worried that Im going to let my friend down who Im meant to go with as they will have to lose the money for the flights and hotel too. I booked it a few months ago when the cases were low and now the cases are really high and I dont know if I should cancel as Im meant to leave in three days and I have severe anxiety. [[url] I'm mainly worried about getting a breakthrough infection that leads to long covid as I couldnt imagine going through that but Im worried that Im going to let my friend down who Im meant to go with as they will have to lose the money for the flights and hotel too.,I booked it a few months ago when the cases were low and now the cases are really high and I dont know if I should cancel as Im meant to leave in three days and I have severe anxiety. + after all screw them I don't need them. I hope I don't come over as to much of a jerk when I say I tried to act as cold as I possible could a bit of practice for whenever I meet those who left me during the pandemic. Oh well spend the next 15 minutes being on tindr just to make this day even worse besides im fully vacinated now so things should work out now Oh well spend the next 15 minutes being on tindr just to make this day even worse besides im fully vacinated now so things should work out now isn't my fault they let covid ruin everything. isn't my fault they let covid ruin everything. I hope I don't come over as to much of a jerk when I say I tried to act as cold as I possible could a bit of practice for whenever I meet those who left me during the pandemic.,after all screw them I don't need them. + I had fun and all but now that Im home Im worried about getting sick. It was pretty crowded there. I had fun and all but now that Im home Im worried about getting sick. I am fully vaccinated but Im also worried about long covid.,I had fun and all but now that Im home Im worried about getting sick. + I'm vaccinated but am still terrified of getting a break-though infection and then having long covid symptoms. I was wondering if anyone knew of any studies looking at breakthrough infections and how symptoms went for those people. I'm vaccinated but am still terrified of getting a break-though infection and then having long covid symptoms.,I'm vaccinated but am still terrified of getting a break-though infection and then having long covid symptoms. +" It's completely put me on edge and ruined the whole evening. My cousin said it's been ""at least two weeks"" since they had symptoms, but I know for a fact that her mother, who lives across the street from her, is still battling coronavirus (they are a very close family). They all just had coronavirus. I found my kids playing with their kids and instructed them not to play since they had the virus go through their house.",It's completely put me on edge and ruined the whole evening. + Ive gotten COVID-19 last Friday and I might lose my sense of smell and taste within the next couple days. I love eating a bunch of different food and I dont know if I can handle having them smell and taste horrible. I cant imagine living that long without being able to smell or taste my favorite foods. Ive gotten COVID-19 last Friday and I might lose my sense of smell and taste within the next couple days. Ive been crying over this fearsome thought all day. I love eating a bunch of different food and I dont know if I can handle having them smell and taste horrible.,Ive gotten COVID-19 last Friday and I might lose my sense of smell and taste within the next couple days. +" As a teacher, it makes me feel more confident that my immunity will still be robust through this school term, and then will be ""topped off"" before I have to return for the spring term. For example, I got my second dose in early April, so I could get a booster in early December, which gives me SUCH peace of mind for holiday gatherings.","As a teacher, it makes me feel more confident that my immunity will still be robust through this school term, and then will be ""topped off"" before I have to return for the spring term." +" Very light symptoms for 1-2 days... ended up partying in a COVID hotel for 12 days. I can choose between the or , There is so much data and I'm not sure what to choose. Also, What did it feel like to other post-covids after the vax? should 1 shot be enough?",Very light symptoms for 1-2 days... ended up partying in a COVID hotel for 12 days. + The news of boosters being recommended for all and the vaccine passports in some areas has convinced me a time will never come when we dont have to think about one virus every single day. Certain events like the pride parade are now officially part of the past and there is little point in looking forward to anything as there will always be the threat of it being cancelled over one virus. Ill never get to truly enjoy the big city or ever see a time when we just go about our business not thinking about one virus. The news of boosters being recommended for all and the vaccine passports in some areas has convinced me a time will never come when we dont have to think about one virus every single day. I feel truly hopeless and that masks and showing proof of a vaccination is permanent.,The news of boosters being recommended for all and the vaccine passports in some areas has convinced me a time will never come when we dont have to think about one virus every single day. +" Uncertainty has certainly been consuming more and more, it's been 1 year and a half that I haven't gone out to do ABSOLUTELY nothing, and when I go out, I get home and take a thousand showers before doing anything, the fear of losing my family is too much. Uncertainty has certainly been consuming more and more, it's been 1 year and a half that I haven't gone out to do ABSOLUTELY nothing, and when I go out, I get home and take a thousand showers before doing anything, the fear of losing my family is too much. Days pass and things get more and more gray between the 2019 normal and the future, even where I live (Brazil) with the vaccination extremely advanced in my region, I still worry about the future, I want to imagine that this current wave of Delta will be the last LETHAL wave of the pandemic, before the disease becomes endemic, but definitely not the last in terms of cases, I keep imagining a future where masks will be optional, and I will be able to go to festivals, and halls of crowded theaters at an early-morning premiere, without a mask on my face, or without a portable alcohol gel in my pocket, but I still wonder, is it too euphemism and utopian on my part to think that we'll go back to what 2019 was? Uncertainty has certainly been consuming more and more, it's been 1 year and a half that I haven't gone out to do ABSOLUTELY nothing, and when I go out, I get home and take a thousand showers before doing anything, the fear of losing my family is too much. Days pass and things get more and more gray between the 2019 normal and the future, even where I live (Brazil) with the vaccination extremely advanced in my region, I still worry about the future, I want to imagine that this current wave of Delta will be the last LETHAL wave of the pandemic, before the disease becomes endemic, but definitely not the last in terms of cases, I keep imagining a future where masks will be optional, and I will be able to go to festivals, and halls of crowded theaters at an early-morning premiere, without a mask on my face, or without a portable alcohol gel in my pocket, but I still wonder, is it too euphemism and utopian on my part to think that we'll go back to what 2019 was?","Uncertainty has certainly been consuming more and more, it's been 1 year and a half that I haven't gone out to do ABSOLUTELY nothing, and when I go out, I get home and take a thousand showers before doing anything, the fear of losing my family is too much." +" I'm just concerned for her protection, especially with the Delta variant wreaking havoc. So it's kinda beyond me why a booster shot would be any worse to her... We didn't have time to fully go into it, and all she said was ""nope, not getting it."" So it's kinda beyond me why a booster shot would be any worse to her... We didn't have time to fully go into it, and all she said was ""nope, not getting it.""","I'm just concerned for her protection, especially with the Delta variant wreaking havoc." +" That means we should only expect the rest of the year to be more and more and more and more case climbing and zero chances of flattening. Fact: cases are NOT crashing even with vaccinations and there are only going to be even more and more and more and more and MORE increases week after week. Expect each week to be nothing but more and more gains and zero declines. That means we should only expect the rest of the year to be more and more and more and more case climbing and zero chances of flattening. Fact: cases are NOT crashing even with vaccinations and there are only going to be even more and more and more and more and MORE increases week after week. Expect each week to be nothing but more and more gains and zero declines. I have gone between being hopeful and losing faith, and unfortunately, I'm falling into the latter again because of this. That means we should only expect the rest of the year to be more and more and more and more case climbing and zero chances of flattening. Fact: cases are NOT crashing even with vaccinations and there are only going to be even more and more and more and more and MORE increases week after week. Expect each week to be nothing but more and more gains and zero declines. Just heard the NIH guy say that there is ""no end to Delta Wave in sight."" That's frightening. Sadly, it doesn't look like it will peak either this week or September, nor even October, November, not any time this year. I feel we'll never see the end of this, but I hope I'm wrong.",That means we should only expect the rest of the year to be more and more and more and more case climbing and zero chances of flattening. Fact: cases are NOT crashing even with vaccinations and there are only going to be even more and more and more and more and MORE increases week after week. Expect each week to be nothing but more and more gains and zero declines. +" I have a fear that matters will only worsen over the rest of the year, but I hope I am wrong about that. I had hoped that that meant our cases would begin crashing soon, but that has yet to happen. Meanwhile I see more and more states skyrocketing in cases. Which is enough to make me wonder how long until we see the vaccinated take effect? I keep on getting told that this is only temporary and things will get better, but after hearing some people say that ""there is no end in sight"", it's discouraging.","I have a fear that matters will only worsen over the rest of the year, but I hope I am wrong about that." +" I've been terrified of going behind their backs since I know that it will show up if the pharmacy somehow links me to the insurance (like they're supposed to). My plan right now is to go to a pharmacy, say I don't have insurance, and provide my school housing address rather than my home address where my parent's insurance is registered. Is this enough? Or do I need to lie about my birthday as well... I've been terrified of going behind their backs since I know that it will show up if the pharmacy somehow links me to the insurance (like they're supposed to).",I've been terrified of going behind their backs since I know that it will show up if the pharmacy somehow links me to the insurance (like they're supposed to). +" we will get through this and the roaring twenties will return! so starting august 24 i go back to in person school (with masks unfortunately), and i thought to myself that starting on that day i will no longer be looking at any news about covid. finally i would like to thank the best people that have helped me and others stay strong.",we will get through this and the roaring twenties will return! +" I don't want to get this disease and die or be left with permanent brain/organ damage ;-; Only a tiny number of people is vaccinated in Romania (where I live), and it seems like the number is going to cap off at less than 50% because anti-vaxx propaganda caught on strong here Now shit's bad again, with the delta and lambda variants, and cases are going up again and I'm legit terrified. Now shit's bad again, with the delta and lambda variants, and cases are going up again and I'm legit terrified. I don't want to get this disease and die or be left with permanent brain/organ damage ;-; Only a tiny number of people is vaccinated in Romania (where I live), and it seems like the number is going to cap off at less than 50% because anti-vaxx propaganda caught on strong here Now shit's bad again, with the delta and lambda variants, and cases are going up again and I'm legit terrified. I don't want to get this disease and die or be left with permanent brain/organ damage ;-; Only a tiny number of people is vaccinated in Romania (where I live), and it seems like the number is going to cap off at less than 50% because anti-vaxx propaganda caught on strong here","I don't want to get this disease and die or be left with permanent brain/organ damage ;-; Only a tiny number of people is vaccinated in Romania (where I live), and it seems like the number is going to cap off at less than 50% because anti-vaxx propaganda caught on strong here" +" Of course, a lot of people refused to get vaccinated, which it upsets me. Then, I've heard about the vaccine mandate which I thought it's a great idea if we want to end this pandemic. Of course, a lot of people refused to get vaccinated, which it upsets me. So, I wonder, in your guys opinion, is vaccination mandates necessary to end the pandemic?","Of course, a lot of people refused to get vaccinated, which it upsets me." +" I hate how we have vaccines but still it will take us around ********ing (don't want to make this sound like a rant) two years to end this pandemic, so it will not be the pandemic being over the fastest as some scientists believed. I think it could be in some parts of our world but it won't, since there's Delta and vaccine hesitancy. I hate how we have vaccines but still it will take us around ********ing (don't want to make this sound like a rant) two years to end this pandemic, so it will not be the pandemic being over the fastest as some scientists believed.","I hate how we have vaccines but still it will take us around ********ing (don't want to make this sound like a rant) two years to end this pandemic, so it will not be the pandemic being over the fastest as some scientists believed." + My area has a pretty good vaccination rate (I live in Buffalo) but I'm still super worried. A few days ago my unvaccinated coworker was complaining about having a cold.,My area has a pretty good vaccination rate (I live in Buffalo) but I'm still super worried. +" Obviously none of these are too severe, but since it's been almost 3 days and the only thing that's changed is that I can now fully lift my arm, I'm starting to get a bit worried that this might last a while. So yeah, if anyone's had similar symptoms after their first shot of , could you please share your experience with me? Obviously none of these are too severe, but since it's been almost 3 days and the only thing that's changed is that I can now fully lift my arm, I'm starting to get a bit worried that this might last a while.","Obviously none of these are too severe, but since it's been almost 3 days and the only thing that's changed is that I can now fully lift my arm, I'm starting to get a bit worried that this might last a while." +" I am afraid we will sacrifice everything (like bringing back indoor dining, no social distancing) just so students will feel comfortable and will return. We have no lids on any of our new high tech toilets, our ventilation system works but is 40 years old, we have plexiglass but no one can hear through it so we have to talk where there is none. Now we are on life support as I struggle to see five students a day. I am afraid we will sacrifice everything (like bringing back indoor dining, no social distancing) just so students will feel comfortable and will return.","I am afraid we will sacrifice everything (like bringing back indoor dining, no social distancing) just so students will feel comfortable and will return." +" Her and I got into it on Tuesday because I told her that I was going with him and she was mad that I was even thinking of going (this was on the heels of my niece getting Covid as well the same day) because I was putting her at risk mind you guys, were both fully vaccinated. Now Im starting to have second thoughts about going with him. So, my guy friend and I are gonna go to this Korean bbq place in Florida (its indoors), and Ive been wanting to go and Ive been super excited about it. Her and I got into it on Tuesday because I told her that I was going with him and she was mad that I was even thinking of going (this was on the heels of my niece getting Covid as well the same day) because I was putting her at risk mind you guys, were both fully vaccinated. Now Im starting to have second thoughts about going with him.","Her and I got into it on Tuesday because I told her that I was going with him and she was mad that I was even thinking of going (this was on the heels of my niece getting Covid as well the same day) because I was putting her at risk mind you guys, were both fully vaccinated." +" Plan to get a booster vaccine as soon as available. Recently my asthma is getting much, much worse with no other known trigger but getting out more and wearing masks.",Plan to get a booster vaccine as soon as available. +" I don't want either of them to get sick because of me. No one was wearing masks, no way to really confirm if anyone else is vaccinated and maybe about 50-70 people in attendance? No one was wearing masks, no way to really confirm if anyone else is vaccinated and maybe about 50-70 people in attendance?",I don't want either of them to get sick because of me. +" As much as I want to see my family, I am feeling quite nervous to travel- especially around the holidays. I know my family would be quite disappointed if I didnt go, and my aunt was the one who even bought me my plane ticket so Im not sure if it is returnable or not. I know my family would be quite disappointed if I didnt go, and my aunt was the one who even bought me my plane ticket so Im not sure if it is returnable or not. I made these plans before I was aware of the effects of the delta variant.","As much as I want to see my family, I am feeling quite nervous to travel- especially around the holidays." +" Found out today my sister was exposed to covid (she is a teacher and an unmasked kid in her class tested positive) She is not vaccinated either, even though we kept trying to convince her. Beyond that we all were just at her house 2 days ago. We are vaccinated but I do have an underlying lung condition. Shes going to get tested soon. Im just scared","Found out today my sister was exposed to covid (she is a teacher and an unmasked kid in her class tested positive) She is not vaccinated either, even though we kept trying to convince her." +" And besides a shady clinic that charges like $200, there's nowhere for me to get tested even remotely near where I live. It's really frustrating and I'm scared I'm infected and will pass it to my family. And besides a shady clinic that charges like $200, there's nowhere for me to get tested even remotely near where I live. It's really frustrating and I'm scared I'm infected and will pass it to my family.","And besides a shady clinic that charges like $200, there's nowhere for me to get tested even remotely near where I live." +" My fears are I will contract COVID in the coming days and the isolation ""timer"" will reset or worse, I will contract COVID-19 and suffer serious health issues. I don't want to abandon my family but I feel helpless. &#x200B; So tomorrow we were supposed to go off isolation. Obviously, that's not happening w/ a positive test from my partner. What should I do? Should I continue to isolate w/ my family? Any advice on what I should do and how everyone should proceed?","My fears are I will contract COVID in the coming days and the isolation ""timer"" will reset or worse, I will contract COVID-19 and suffer serious health issues." +" Im just still scared of getting Covid, and dying or getting long term side effects.. My mother passed away a couple of months before Covid came to the US. I guess Im just looking for a steady view and direction, of how I should view my situation. Im scared, tired, hopeless, exhausted. I gained a lot of this weight in the last four years. I used to actually run half marathons and be fit. Im just still scared of getting Covid, and dying or getting long term side effects.. Needless to say we have had a rush of emotions the last two years. I say all of this to say Im lost, and I feel hopeless.","Im just still scared of getting Covid, and dying or getting long term side effects.." +" At this point a year ago I was sure I would never fear another lockdown by this time, but I cleary was very naive. I too have recently have had a lot anxiety of another lockdown with cases going up in my province (Quebec) because I know its not going to take much for the goverment to send us back to the same place we were in the Winter (curfew included). Im terrfied of the fact of losing more of University years. It sucks that I still have to be this terrfied because are vaccine numbers are good, but its clear they are not enough to go back to even some form of normal. I too have recently have had a lot anxiety of another lockdown with cases going up in my province (Quebec) because I know its not going to take much for the goverment to send us back to the same place we were in the Winter (curfew included).","At this point a year ago I was sure I would never fear another lockdown by this time, but I cleary was very naive." +" One things I am slightly worried about in this process is getting my ""vaccination passport"" as this is my main goal (to be able to travel to the EU and other countries still locked to the unvaccinated) once it's time for me to return to Europe. Would getting the vaccine in different states at all inhibit the process? Anyone have ideas one know how the system works enough to share advice?","One things I am slightly worried about in this process is getting my ""vaccination passport"" as this is my main goal (to be able to travel to the EU and other countries still locked to the unvaccinated) once it's time for me to return to Europe." +" In addition, the USA is the only country where so many people refuse to take their vaccines, meaning that we'll breed a new variant that is immune to all the current vaccines. I greatly enjoyed traveling pre-COVID, but I'm fine if travel never comes back. The last year and a half have shown that the world doesn't need tourism; indeed, we're better off without it. Honestly, I hope the other countries nuke us into oblivion. In addition, the USA is the only country where so many people refuse to take their vaccines, meaning that we'll breed a new variant that is immune to all the current vaccines.","In addition, the USA is the only country where so many people refuse to take their vaccines, meaning that we'll breed a new variant that is immune to all the current vaccines." +" My colleagues are all wearing surgical masks-they are much more comfortable, but they seem too thin and flimsy to me. Anybody have any information on the reliability of the blue surgical masks against Delta? I have been wearing a thick cloth model since the pandemic began, and it's worked so far, but now I'm back at work, and wearing a cloth mask all day is not easy. My colleagues are all wearing surgical masks-they are much more comfortable, but they seem too thin and flimsy to me. I'm wondering if they really work. Thanks for any good information.","My colleagues are all wearing surgical masks-they are much more comfortable, but they seem too thin and flimsy to me." +" It feels like this will never end. Im always stressed about my loved ones, especially my best friend, who wont budge on getting the vaccine. Last year it felt like there was light at the end of the tunnel. This year it feels like we can physically see the light, but no one wants to reach it. After delta, Im back to square one. All the people I once felt safe with either refuse to get vaccinated or arent being as cautious anymore. Im scared Im going to lose her and anytime Ive tried to talk to her about it, she gets upset. All the hobbies I took up last year dont feel safe anymore because Im too scared to go outside. This year it feels like we can physically see the light, but no one wants to reach it. I just feel incredibly alone and utterly hopeless. It feels like this will never end.",It feels like this will never end. +" I'm sorry I made you all so miserable for my false optimistic hope. We'll never end this pandemic and nobody will ever get vaccinated. Every time I made a post about being hopeful or telling the good news, I always receive post for people saying we're giving up, the pandemic last forever, it will never end, and etc.",I'm sorry I made you all so miserable for my false optimistic hope. +" I'm just worried for the rare severe side effects.. like GBS or Blood Clots.. even knowing how rare they are I can't help but think I'm 200% guaranteed to have one of them and be doomed.. So, I just took my vaccine an hour ago.. I'm just worried for the rare severe side effects.. like GBS or Blood Clots.. even knowing how rare they are I can't help but think I'm 200% guaranteed to have one of them and be doomed.. So, I just took my vaccine an hour ago.. Having GAD I've spent the previous night in full blanc, only slept 20 minutes or so.. started to look up vaccine side effects and probabilities and deaths and everything in a psychotic cycle.. After long long hours I became numb to the idea of taking or (since they were the only 2 ones being administered in my age group 20-29) To my surprise, I was given , as I heard my body became so tense that it took like 10 minutes for then to give me the damn thing.. now it's an hour later and I'm at the verge of an anxiety attack.. my chest and head hurt since I was given the vaccine..",I'm just worried for the rare severe side effects.. like GBS or Blood Clots.. even knowing how rare they are I can't help but think I'm 200% guaranteed to have one of them and be doomed.. + I don't want to put people at risk by going out but I also want my immune system to have it's best chance if I am getting going to test positive. Should I get the vaccine now? My flatmate has tested positive. I don't want to put people at risk by going out but I also want my immune system to have it's best chance if I am getting going to test positive.,I don't want to put people at risk by going out but I also want my immune system to have it's best chance if I am getting going to test positive. +" Now, I am tired of waiting, being the good civilian staying home as much as possible and still following all the guidelines while all of UK is out being neglectful(imho) ,and I really want to visit them now. But I have not because I was scared when numbers rose and on 2 occasions my travel got cancelled. Please help me clarify and figure out what I would need to do to safely travel, following all the guidelines. I am just looking for help to figure out what I would need to do if I would travel both by airplane or car. I have not seen my family for almost 2 years and really been wanting to visit them. But I have not because I was scared when numbers rose and on 2 occasions my travel got cancelled.","Now, I am tired of waiting, being the good civilian staying home as much as possible and still following all the guidelines while all of UK is out being neglectful(imho) ,and I really want to visit them now." +" I was starting to panic when i realised I'd been eating blackcurrant flavoured throat soothers all day for my sore throat, and remembered hearing a lot about blackcurrant causing false positives, so should i be worried? Except, the test came back positive.","I was starting to panic when i realised I'd been eating blackcurrant flavoured throat soothers all day for my sore throat, and remembered hearing a lot about blackcurrant causing false positives, so should i be worried?" +" Would you want to send your kid into a classroom with these odds? The vaccination status of the other two adults is unknown. The vaccination status and social practices of childrens parents is unknown. Would you want to send your kid into a classroom with these odds? Can you help me think this through in a sensible, rational way?",Would you want to send your kid into a classroom with these odds? +" People are talking about the likelihood of classes going online again. I was going to go out tonight with friends, but bars are absolutely packed and nobody has masks on. People are talking about the likelihood of classes going online again. People are talking about the likelihood of classes going online again. I was going to go out tonight with friends, but bars are absolutely packed and nobody has masks on.",People are talking about the likelihood of classes going online again. +" Also, I dont know if these new people Id meet are vaccinated either. For the past year and half, Ive been isolating as much as possible, wearing masks everywhere, and I got fully vaccinated. Im in therapy right now (for anxiety and other things) and my therapist mentioned that I need to get out and do more activities and also try to make some new friends.","Also, I dont know if these new people Id meet are vaccinated either." + Well be taking an airplane there and I cant help but feel very worried about getting and/or spreading covid. Im incredibly anxious about going and Im having second thoughts. So Im not sure if he would even let me cancel again. Any advice would be appreciated. Should I go or should I cancel? What would be the risk of me getting covid?,Well be taking an airplane there and I cant help but feel very worried about getting and/or spreading covid. +" Why is this basic hygiene technique too much for some people? I can hear him do his business, he will then flush and then walk straight out of the bathroom. He never washed his hands after coming in from smoking outside. Never washed his hands.",Why is this basic hygiene technique too much for some people? + Is there a chance I could get it from my coworkers and possibly pass it on to my family? He wasn't in the restaurant at all today and I haven't seen him since last Friday but he worked all last night in the kitchen and during my shift today I was around some of my coworkers that worked with him last night. Is there a chance I could get it from my coworkers and possibly pass it on to my family? Should I be staying home and masking up while I'm at home to avoid passing it to my family? Thanks!,Is there a chance I could get it from my coworkers and possibly pass it on to my family? +" people getting flaky, some people showing their true colours more often - saying they'll hang out with you, but then tell you they're busy at the last minute. anyone else just.. losing friends, or not being able to connect with anyone irl anymore? talking about people's attitudes just changing as a whole. people getting flaky, some people showing their true colours more often - saying they'll hang out with you, but then tell you they're busy at the last minute.","people getting flaky, some people showing their true colours more often - saying they'll hang out with you, but then tell you they're busy at the last minute." +" Even some experts say that herd immunity is impossible. So, is there such a thing as a herd immunity? If no, then how do we know that everybody get's vaccinated and what's the real immunity we need?","Even some experts say that herd immunity is impossible. So, is there such a thing as a herd immunity? If no, then how do we know that everybody get's vaccinated and what's the real immunity we need?" +" I have known people who have had to go to the hospital, and even though the odds are slim, people have died from the vaccine which means I possibly could as well. I have known people who have had to go to the hospital, and even though the odds are slim, people have died from the vaccine which means I possibly could as well. I have known people who have had to go to the hospital, and even though the odds are slim, people have died from the vaccine which means I possibly could as well. I am just as much fearful of the vaccine as I am of getting COVID.","I have known people who have had to go to the hospital, and even though the odds are slim, people have died from the vaccine which means I possibly could as well." +" Right now my area hasn't actually gotten out of its third wave and there's already news of a fourth on the way. I've been doing home workouts, but I find it harder to stay consistent and it's the one day-to-day activity that I really miss. Right now my area hasn't actually gotten out of its third wave and there's already news of a fourth on the way. For the record, I had no side effects at all from , and I feel very relieved about my choice.",Right now my area hasn't actually gotten out of its third wave and there's already news of a fourth on the way. +" However, things are going to be in person, and I just don't know if I can handle the sudden shift from not leaving my room (let alone my house) at all, to being in multiple classrooms full of students multiple times a week, and living in a dormroom. So I know there are reasons for me to go, but also legitimate reasons (including just anxiety and the effects on academic performance and wellbeing that may have in its own right) that make me hesitant. However, things are going to be in person, and I just don't know if I can handle the sudden shift from not leaving my room (let alone my house) at all, to being in multiple classrooms full of students multiple times a week, and living in a dormroom. I quarantine from the family that I do live with because they go outside, and I get severe anxiety from so much as a trip to the grocery store etc. But at the same time there is a surge of delta, the rate of breakthroughs, and I was someone who got the vaccine early on - consequently I anticipate that there is a level of reduced efficacy until my 3rd booster as well. So I know there are reasons for me to go, but also legitimate reasons (including just anxiety and the effects on academic performance and wellbeing that may have in its own right) that make me hesitant. How do I weigh a decision like this? When is it genuinely just being appropriately cautions vs avoidant behavior related to me being overly anxious about Covid? Would deferral be an appropriate thing to be considering? Even if I defer theres no guarantee that things will get better? What exactly would I be waiting for if I do defer? &#x200B; I would really appreciate any outside perspective and advice - just curious what others may think! Thanks a million !","However, things are going to be in person, and I just don't know if I can handle the sudden shift from not leaving my room (let alone my house) at all, to being in multiple classrooms full of students multiple times a week, and living in a dormroom." +" I don't appreciate being judged by their high standards, I am human and there's only so much I can take. I'm confident in the vaccine, and everyone should get it, but I appreciate they're not 95% against Delta. I've been going out and meeting friends I haven't met in person for a long time. I got laid. However my bestie is upset, he isn't ready to venture out yet and doesn't want me to as well. I diligently followed ALL the government advice, screamed in public at people who got too close, wore my mask religiously, kept the 2m+ distance, sanitized like my life depended on it, and created a bubble with my bestie for 1.5 years.","I don't appreciate being judged by their high standards, I am human and there's only so much I can take." + Should I just accept that it isnt covid. My wife and I do not have any symptoms. Should I just accept that it isnt covid.,Should I just accept that it isnt covid. + However i do get super panicked because i live w older immunocompromised people. I work in a cubicle and the guy in the cublicle next to mine had been sniffling and clearing his throat all day. He tells me that he is meh but to not worry cuz is not covid cuz he tested negative.,However i do get super panicked because i live w older immunocompromised people. +" However, i am concerned it might be a rapid test and could be a false negative. However i do get super panicked because i live w older immunocompromised people. However i do get super panicked because i live w older immunocompromised people. (fully vaccinated as of marcg) i am just looking for some advice. Should i trust him? should i isolate in my room? has anyone dealt w this? i am very nervous He tells me that he is meh but to not worry cuz is not covid cuz he tested negative. However, i am concerned it might be a rapid test and could be a false negative.","However, i am concerned it might be a rapid test and could be a false negative." +" Seeing as this is most likely a precautionary measure until cases drop considerably, I was just wondering, about how much longer do you think the fully vaccinated will have to make this sacrifice, provided a vaccine approval for ages 5-11 will likely occur in early winter? In late July, the CDC and both federal and local government officials throughout the United States started promoting the use of face masks in public indoor spaces once again (even among the vaccinated), in order to combat the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.","Seeing as this is most likely a precautionary measure until cases drop considerably, I was just wondering, about how much longer do you think the fully vaccinated will have to make this sacrifice, provided a vaccine approval for ages 5-11 will likely occur in early winter?" +" I've only really seen talk of fully or unvaccinated people, but there's a family member who is young and only got one after how terrible the reactions were to the first shot. It's been a few months, and they recently got a letter stating they are due for a 2nd one but they said no. Just how safe are they objectively compared to those who are fully vaccinated against the original and delta variant?","I've only really seen talk of fully or unvaccinated people, but there's a family member who is young and only got one after how terrible the reactions were to the first shot." + Here I am fully vaccinated and still I tested positive. I am beginning to wish I never went to that con. Here I am fully vaccinated and still I tested positive.,Here I am fully vaccinated and still I tested positive. +" I'm just hoping that after that the mandate gets lifted, and if it doesant any time soon then i might consider going fully online (also i wouldent have to wake up early too.) At first the masks were optional, but now because more people are quarentines, we now have to wear masks at school for the rest of the month. I'm just hoping that after that the mandate gets lifted, and if it doesant any time soon then i might consider going fully online (also i wouldent have to wake up early too.) I'm just hoping that after that the mandate gets lifted, and if it doesant any time soon then i might consider going fully online (also i wouldent have to wake up early too.)","I'm just hoping that after that the mandate gets lifted, and if it doesant any time soon then i might consider going fully online (also i wouldent have to wake up early too.)" +" They dont wear masks when leaving the house and a friend of theirs will also be there (Im not sure if hes vaccinated) I would wear a masks at all times, but that kind of wont be possible as Ill be sleeping at their house for a night or two. I havent seen them in 2 years, but the risk of covid makes me unsure if I should go. I havent seen them in 2 years, but the risk of covid makes me unsure if I should go. Im also unsure if I would even be protected wearing a mask if everyone around me isnt wearing one?","They dont wear masks when leaving the house and a friend of theirs will also be there (Im not sure if hes vaccinated) I would wear a masks at all times, but that kind of wont be possible as Ill be sleeping at their house for a night or two." +" Naturally, once he left I sprayed the be-Jesus out of our home with 70% rubbing alcohol and some general cleaner. My mom and I just had an HVAC contractor come to our house to repair our AC system and as he was leaving, he flippantly said, ""all this COVID stuff is so ridiculous, you know the government's behind all of it!"" Naturally, once he left I sprayed the be-Jesus out of our home with 70% rubbing alcohol and some general cleaner.","Naturally, once he left I sprayed the be-Jesus out of our home with 70% rubbing alcohol and some general cleaner." + Whats the point of the vaccine if we have to go back into lockdowns AGAIN?!? If we go in another lockdown I think Im going to have a complete and utter breakdown. Been taking a weeks break from all news has done me good but now theres this new modelling and experts saying lockdowns may need to be necessary again and that even if your vaccinated you have to reduce your contacts. Been taking a weeks break from all news has done me good but now theres this new modelling and experts saying lockdowns may need to be necessary again and that even if your vaccinated you have to reduce your contacts. If we go in another lockdown I think Im going to have a complete and utter breakdown.,Whats the point of the vaccine if we have to go back into lockdowns AGAIN?!? +" My friend tested 3 times negative rapid, and wont listen to me that it doesnt mean that we are out of the woods. He tested negative on a rapid test but had symptoms, still didnt tell anyone he was exposed but my friend stayed away from him (idk how true this is; shes obsessed with hanging out with people)but still, he had symptoms and she still hung out with me who is immunocompromised. Anyway, freaking out. So Im not sure if I was technically exposed and need to quarantine, when I should get tested, and IF I should still take my third dose tomorrow.","My friend tested 3 times negative rapid, and wont listen to me that it doesnt mean that we are out of the woods." +" For some weird reason everything tastes and smells of an off broccoli. It is driving me insane, Id rather not have my taste than have this.",For some weird reason everything tastes and smells of an off broccoli. + It is basically on the level of destroying your life. You are damned if you do and damned if you don't. Married to a Covid denier. It is basically on the level of destroying your life.,It is basically on the level of destroying your life. + Otherwise how else can I be happy when it seems the world is declining before our very eyes? Things seem to be worsening again and I dont think anything is helping. Yes we have vaccines but theres so much different and conflicting information that its hard to trust anything.,Otherwise how else can I be happy when it seems the world is declining before our very eyes? +" When I see people online say they deserve it for not being vaccinated, natural selection, etc., it just feels so dehumanizing to me. I know that his oxygen levels are in the upper nineties, but its still incredibly scary to know that it can go downhill at any moment. It hurts to see him so weak, and I feel so helpless. These people are human beings, with families and kids. Has anyone else had a similar experience where theyve had a (relatively young) family member in the hospital due to COVID complications? The stories on the news do not help, either. When I see people online say they deserve it for not being vaccinated, natural selection, etc., it just feels so dehumanizing to me. The sad part is that he contracted it from his own kids < age 10 (who didnt know they tested positive at the time). Now, he has developed double pneumonia. He works out at least 3-4 times a week, and eats well. Hes expecting a baby soon, actually. I love my older brother he is my rock, and has been my paternal figure for as long as I can remember.","When I see people online say they deserve it for not being vaccinated, natural selection, etc., it just feels so dehumanizing to me." +" Now I go out, trying to get my life back, but Im freaking out on the inside. Being out surrounded by people laughing and being relaxed in society is freaking me out. Being out surrounded by people laughing and being relaxed in society is freaking me out.","Now I go out, trying to get my life back, but Im freaking out on the inside." +" On Thursday evening I attended a BBQ in a friends backyard for a few hours, I found out yesterday someone there tested positive.","On Thursday evening I attended a BBQ in a friends backyard for a few hours, I found out yesterday someone there tested positive." +" I plan to travel in a couple months. Or, am I spreading virus around my area more, possibly increasing risk of spread to others in case I happened to be infected?",I plan to travel in a couple months. +" He claims that he has done all he can, but doesn't want to stop doing things like this and gets very aggressive when I ask him to consider if he ends up dying he is going to leave me and my 10 year old brother behind. I guess I am just venting and freaking out because he is being irresponsible. I know it feels like we are cheated out of the promised freedom vaccines should've brought, but it is what it is and with my depression and anxiety I wouldn't survive my dad catching COVID. I know it feels like we are cheated out of the promised freedom vaccines should've brought, but it is what it is and with my depression and anxiety I wouldn't survive my dad catching COVID. I know it feels like we are cheated out of the promised freedom vaccines should've brought, but it is what it is and with my depression and anxiety I wouldn't survive my dad catching COVID. I guess I am just venting and freaking out because he is being irresponsible.","He claims that he has done all he can, but doesn't want to stop doing things like this and gets very aggressive when I ask him to consider if he ends up dying he is going to leave me and my 10 year old brother behind." +" One of the unvaccinated people just today took a covid home test, and it was positive. I was deeply traumatized by the events in my family's life last year and I think the anxiety is coming back in full force. I know this is all difficult to calculate and say for certain. I was deeply traumatized by the events in my family's life last year and I think the anxiety is coming back in full force. We're devastated this has happened and hope they come out of this well and fast.","One of the unvaccinated people just today took a covid home test, and it was positive." + Had it almost 3 weeks ago and this Sat I was at an outdoor bar and ordered drinks in between 8 people in their 30s and a little nervous of possibly catching anything - throat feels a lil bit off but nothing bad so has been on my mind. Had it almost 3 weeks ago and this Sat I was at an outdoor bar and ordered drinks in between 8 people in their 30s and a little nervous of possibly catching anything - throat feels a lil bit off but nothing bad so has been on my mind.,Had it almost 3 weeks ago and this Sat I was at an outdoor bar and ordered drinks in between 8 people in their 30s and a little nervous of possibly catching anything - throat feels a lil bit off but nothing bad so has been on my mind. +" Once a social butterfly - I have lost all socialization skills. I just have no hope for things getting back to normal it pains me that other people are perfectly fine and havent been impacted at all. Being fully vaccinated, I should feel safer but I still feel broken and scared inside. Im a mere shell of the person I used to be.",Once a social butterfly - I have lost all socialization skills. + This is starting to just get nightmarish for my mental health being in isolation so much. I know logically this virus will end or become endemic and life will go on but right now my optimisms is running low and my mental health is at its breaking point. I had been doing more and feeling a lot better but since Delta hit I know a lot of people with breakthrough infections and it makes me not want to do anything. I know logically this virus will end or become endemic and life will go on but right now my optimisms is running low and my mental health is at its breaking point.,This is starting to just get nightmarish for my mental health being in isolation so much. +" My co-workers aunt died of COVID, yet he is still antivaxx and blames it on her being overweight and weak. I have a compromised lung and am terrified of what it might do to me. I got my first shot and cant begin to describe the freedom and relief its given me so far :) The thing is, most people here disagree with me and some of the things people are saying are disturbing, and have caused me great sadness and anxiety. I got my first shot and cant begin to describe the freedom and relief its given me so far :) The thing is, most people here disagree with me and some of the things people are saying are disturbing, and have caused me great sadness and anxiety.","My co-workers aunt died of COVID, yet he is still antivaxx and blames it on her being overweight and weak." + A co worker tested positive despite being vaccinated. I went and scheduled a test for later today but Im really nervous about the results.,A co worker tested positive despite being vaccinated. +" Yesterday, the P.A. said I could avoid quarantining and resume my life as normal if the PCR came back negative. Which test should I believe?","Yesterday, the P.A. said I could avoid quarantining and resume my life as normal if the PCR came back negative." + Im normally not worried about getting Covid but after what happened today Im wondering if its a good idea to get tested just in case. When I was getting up to leave this girl started talking really loudly and a lot of spit ended up on my arm.,Im normally not worried about getting Covid but after what happened today Im wondering if its a good idea to get tested just in case. +" Well the summer is almost over and Ive got no idea what to do anymore except that this is probably never going to end, so I figured schould I go to some events now that Im fully vaccinated or just give up and only work on my self from now on. Well the summer is almost over and Ive got no idea what to do anymore except that this is probably never going to end, so I figured schould I go to some events now that Im fully vaccinated or just give up and only work on my self from now on.","Well the summer is almost over and Ive got no idea what to do anymore except that this is probably never going to end, so I figured schould I go to some events now that Im fully vaccinated or just give up and only work on my self from now on." +" I also feel guilty about bringing covid into our house and putting my partner and MIL at risk. I feel so bad, and guilty for asking my mom to positively go and isolate in a hotel for a while. My partner said that she can stay here for a couple of more days if she needs, but I know it is stressing him out, and stressing me out as well. I also feel guilty about bringing covid into our house and putting my partner and MIL at risk.",I also feel guilty about bringing covid into our house and putting my partner and MIL at risk. +" Being stuck in a room for this long is gonna be a challenge for me, any tips or advice on how to get through this as healthily as possible? Being stuck in a room for this long is gonna be a challenge for me, any tips or advice on how to get through this as healthily as possible?","Being stuck in a room for this long is gonna be a challenge for me, any tips or advice on how to get through this as healthily as possible?" +" It's been 6 months and ever since then it seems as though I can't hold a conversation either because I forget what is being said, I get very confused, or I just have no clue what to say. Also my smell and taste hasn't fully returned and sometimes goes away completely again. My short term memory has been AWFUL as well. I've just not been myself and it's making me feel depressed and dumb/awkward. I've just not been myself and it's making me feel depressed and dumb/awkward.","It's been 6 months and ever since then it seems as though I can't hold a conversation either because I forget what is being said, I get very confused, or I just have no clue what to say." +" I know I could just buy an at home test or even Door Dash it, but I am so terrified of being judged by someone for buying one. I know I could just buy an at home test or even Door Dash it, but I am so terrified of being judged by someone for buying one. I am vaccinated - no symptoms except this dumb little voice in my head thats telling me that I have it.","I know I could just buy an at home test or even Door Dash it, but I am so terrified of being judged by someone for buying one." +" But I just feel like theyre completely overlooking the point of the vaccine here, and acting like its March 2020 again. Maybe theyre just a vocal minority, but Im afraid the administration takes their word and puts all of us back online. But its just getting to me how these people are acting like its March 2020 all over again. With all this in mind, Im afraid that if we get mandatory testing, people will freak out by seeing a high raw case number (and forget that the point of the vaccine is not to prevent infection), and go remote. But its just getting to me how these people are acting like its March 2020 all over again. With all this in mind, Im afraid that if we get mandatory testing, people will freak out by seeing a high raw case number (and forget that the point of the vaccine is not to prevent infection), and go remote. Maybe theyre just a vocal minority, but Im afraid the administration takes their word and puts all of us back online.","But I just feel like theyre completely overlooking the point of the vaccine here, and acting like its March 2020 again." +" Right now I've been getting really depressed about how I can't get a therapist because they're all online, it's still hard in my area too meet new people, and masks are still required everywhere with no signs that they will be a day where most people won't be wearing masks. Right now I've been getting really depressed about how I can't get a therapist because they're all online, it's still hard in my area too meet new people, and masks are still required everywhere with no signs that they will be a day where most people won't be wearing masks. I was hoping that this summer we would be able too say goodbye too masks and that I wouldn't have too worry about getting judged for going too large social gatherings like concerts. Right now I've been getting really depressed about how I can't get a therapist because they're all online, it's still hard in my area too meet new people, and masks are still required everywhere with no signs that they will be a day where most people won't be wearing masks.","Right now I've been getting really depressed about how I can't get a therapist because they're all online, it's still hard in my area too meet new people, and masks are still required everywhere with no signs that they will be a day where most people won't be wearing masks." +" 25M 2 doses of , I am approaching 6 months and worried that my vaccine isn't going to hold up and I am get a breakthrough. I know a few friends that already had breakthroughs and it just scares me. Any support is appreciated. 25M 2 doses of , I am approaching 6 months and worried that my vaccine isn't going to hold up and I am get a breakthrough. I've been isolating myself as I work from home and seeing like no one. 25M 2 doses of , I am approaching 6 months and worried that my vaccine isn't going to hold up and I am get a breakthrough.","25M 2 doses of , I am approaching 6 months and worried that my vaccine isn't going to hold up and I am get a breakthrough." +" 14 kids tested positive. My son tested negative. Facts about my sons daycare: 1. Masks are optional. They say it is too hard to make a 2 year old wear a mask. &#x200B; Tomorrow daycare will be returning to full operation after being cleaned for the last 2 weeks. Nothing will be changed. Their lax mask policy stands as is, and will not be altered in any way. My gut instinct is to pull him from daycare. I don't know what to do and I am trying my best not to make rash, irreversible, decisions. What should I do? &#x200B; Tomorrow daycare will be returning to full operation after being cleaned for the last 2 weeks. Nothing will be changed. They charged me, and everyone, $50 to clean the facility after the outbreak. I don't know what to do and I am trying my best not to make rash, irreversible, decisions.",14 kids tested positive. My son tested negative. Facts about my sons daycare: 1. Masks are optional. They say it is too hard to make a 2 year old wear a mask. + I sat down and was going to get the vaccine and suddenly I felt scared. I sat down and was going to get the vaccine and suddenly I felt scared.,I sat down and was going to get the vaccine and suddenly I felt scared. +" They want our family to meet up (including my parents, over 65) today, and say that it has been 10 days that they've isolated and they feel better so not to worry. My sister and her boyfriend don't want to take the vaccine. They went to a large event recently and caught Covid. They want our family to meet up (including my parents, over 65) today, and say that it has been 10 days that they've isolated and they feel better so not to worry. Should I be concerned, or is it all good?","They want our family to meet up (including my parents, over 65) today, and say that it has been 10 days that they've isolated and they feel better so not to worry." +" They may be farther out from market ready than I feel comfortable waiting. I'm 68 years old and increasingly concerned about a couple of things: * Crickets from J&J on a booster, not even periodic updates, just radio silence. I got the J&J vaccine on March 14th. I'm 68 years old and increasingly concerned about a couple of things: * Crickets from J&J on a booster, not even periodic updates, just radio silence. Originally it was supposed to be a two-shot vaccine, but they got FDA EUA for the one shot vaccine, and its efficacy is lower than and . * I've reverted back to pre-vaccine protocols: masking inside, sometimes outside, and social distancing.",They may be farther out from market ready than I feel comfortable waiting. +" At this point they are still dying in droves and enough of them remain unvaxxed to keep our hospitals clogged and it doesn't seem to be letting up. How can a person look at all the available data and choose not to vaccinate? People encourage their adult children or their parents to not vaccinate and then they watch them die, followed soon by their own deaths. What is wrong with these anti-vaxxers? I am just shocked and stunned at this level of idiocy.",At this point they are still dying in droves and enough of them remain unvaxxed to keep our hospitals clogged and it doesn't seem to be letting up. How can a person look at all the available data and choose not to vaccinate? +" I had lung surgery in 2019 to remove 1/5th of my right lung, so my lung capacity is slightly reduced than that of the average person. My doctor does not know, but I think if I were to get COVID, Id have a harder time recovering. I am hesitant because I know scientists are saying NO to the general public.","I had lung surgery in 2019 to remove 1/5th of my right lung, so my lung capacity is slightly reduced than that of the average person." +" The way I see it is that there's a way out, a societal goal to be achieved but since many people who could really need the vaccine are refusing to take it, we still are asked/made... to take precautions. Why won't some people tell the whole story? Too low vaccination rates are our problem that is holding us back from returning to normality! I wish people would extend their narrative by this one point. With reading internet comments, especially those related to international topics on COVID, I get more and more the feeling that society refuses a return to normal life or even some semblance of it, even under certain circumstances. Too low vaccination rates are our problem that is holding us back from returning to normality!","The way I see it is that there's a way out, a societal goal to be achieved but since many people who could really need the vaccine are refusing to take it, we still are asked/made... to take precautions. Why won't some people tell the whole story? Too low vaccination rates are our problem that is holding us back from returning to normality! I wish people would extend their narrative by this one point." +" I keep reading online about people dying after their first/second and even if i know that those are clickbait articles, i'm afraid that my anxiety will be unbearable after the treatment. I everyone, I know that there are a lot of threads like this one, but i keep thinking to what could go wrong after the first dose. Also, i've been very close to a co-worker that kept coughing and blowing his nose all the time. Should i keep waiting (to see if i've been exposed to covid) or i can still take the shot? I've postponed the first shot of vaccine for months, but now i'm going to do it in the following days.","I keep reading online about people dying after their first/second and even if i know that those are clickbait articles, i'm afraid that my anxiety will be unbearable after the treatment." +" Just wanted to see what you guys out there have been able to do to help and support your loved one in this situation, what did you do help them mentally? Hi all, my parents had COVID-19, my mom is doing so well thank the Lord Jesus, my father (55 y/o) however is still struggling to get better, unfortunately he developed hyperthyroidism and has a swollen prostate. He's had three bypasses so this has hit him very hard and is emotionally exhausted.","Just wanted to see what you guys out there have been able to do to help and support your loved one in this situation, what did you do help them mentally?" +" He literally does not go anywhere, he has no social life, so he was pretty much home 24/7 and I we would start butting heads more. I was planning on moving out with a couple friends, but I'm afraid of the guilt accompanying that now. I've been trying to get back to the things I missed out on last year to cheer myself up, but it's really hard. I feel I have very little personal space and it's driving me insane. I've been trying to get back to the things I missed out on last year to cheer myself up, but it's really hard.","He literally does not go anywhere, he has no social life, so he was pretty much home 24/7 and I we would start butting heads more." + Can someone point me towards some research on breakthrough cases and what the long term effects look like? I had a telehealth appointment in order to return to work- my symptoms have lasted well over my ten day quarantine and I still have a pretty bad cough and rough headaches everyday.,Can someone point me towards some research on breakthrough cases and what the long term effects look like? +" I just know that my family is going to be really mad at me for wanting to bowl by myself and I feel kinda bad for backing out. The other members of the league are audibly anti-mask (I was the only one wearing a mask when I went), and its not a position I really want to put myself in at this point in time. Then, delta hit, and has been ravaging my state pretty bad since it is a deeply antivax state.",I just know that my family is going to be really mad at me for wanting to bowl by myself and I feel kinda bad for backing out. +" I also keep reminding myself that if she caught covid, it would be much more worrying. A vaccine is much safer than catching covid. She mentioned she is worried about side effects and now I am really anxious about it. I'm crying at 6am because I want her to be okay and not have horrible side effects. My mum and I are both getting the vaccine this weekend and I am very excited to start getting protection against covid, but I am very nervous for my mum. But I keep reading stories about people who have medical conditions and get the vaccine and they are fine. A vaccine is much safer than catching covid. She mentioned she is worried about side effects and now I am really anxious about it. She doesn't have any medical conditions expect for hay fever but she does have more intense reactions to vaccines overall so I am worried.","I also keep reminding myself that if she caught covid, it would be much more worrying. A vaccine is much safer than catching covid." +" I had gone for a ride in my car yesterday, and our driver has a fever today. I had gone for a ride in my car yesterday, and our driver has a fever today.","I had gone for a ride in my car yesterday, and our driver has a fever today." +" My question is, is there any test that he can take that can tell if he is still infectious and what does the science say about testing positive after a 14 day quarantine. How long could he be infectious? Our city's tracing corps called and said after 10 days he can stop quarantine. But we are worried he can still be infectious. CDC site says people with compromised immune systems may be infectious up to 20 days. His immune system is not very good and he has diabetes in case this is relevant.","My question is, is there any test that he can take that can tell if he is still infectious and what does the science say about testing positive after a 14 day quarantine. How long could he be infectious?" + Some of my concerns are am I getting it to soon and it will wane by the middle of winter. Like I don't want to also be one of those situations where I waited and then get delta and something bad happenes . Some of my concerns are am I getting it to soon and it will wane by the middle of winter.,Some of my concerns are am I getting it to soon and it will wane by the middle of winter. + I'm hoping that's the case since Wisconsin is now the next place to get hit with the Delta surge and I'm praying that it won't be like last year where it was me at my wits end dreading everyday going into work fearing that I would get infected. I'm hoping that's the case since Wisconsin is now the next place to get hit with the Delta surge and I'm praying that it won't be like last year where it was me at my wits end dreading everyday going into work fearing that I would get infected. [url] My doctor said he doesn't recommend that I get a booster shot yet and he could be correct given that even one dose is still enough to offer protection against the Delta variant.,I'm hoping that's the case since Wisconsin is now the next place to get hit with the Delta surge and I'm praying that it won't be like last year where it was me at my wits end dreading everyday going into work fearing that I would get infected. +" But by some glitch, I was also marked as vaccinated with the covishield version's first dose when my wife got her second dose mid September. But by some glitch, I was also marked as vaccinated with the covishield version's first dose when my wife got her second dose mid September. So in this case, can I get the covishield's supposedly 2nd dose as a booster after my covaxin shots? Something like 84 days afterwards? Viral vector type. 84 days between shots. 2 covaxin which is Bharat Biotech's vaccine which is inactivated virus type. 28 days between shots. I took the second one.","But by some glitch, I was also marked as vaccinated with the covishield version's first dose when my wife got her second dose mid September." +" I know we all have our own thresholds for risk, but it is INFURIATING when we have data supporting returning back to pre-pandemic activities and vaccines and booster shots, and they are still scared? But why not commit to saying no 2 months ago? Why wait til the last minute? It makes me feel like they will be absent in our lives for years to come because we moved out of state 2 years ago and it honestly feels like they are waiting for zero covid. I am currently crying at work. My MIL/FIL and I had a wonderful relationship before all of this, but now I feel like I have to hide my true feelings. I am really upset. It makes me feel like they will be absent in our lives for years to come because we moved out of state 2 years ago and it honestly feels like they are waiting for zero covid. My MIL/FIL and I had a wonderful relationship before all of this, but now I feel like I have to hide my true feelings.","I know we all have our own thresholds for risk, but it is INFURIATING when we have data supporting returning back to pre-pandemic activities and vaccines and booster shots, and they are still scared?" +" Basically, she refused to tell her child to put her mask on and wore her own below her nose. I told her that she isn't telling her child to put her mask on and she's not wearing hers right. I went in there with her in the stroller and was petrified because it's indoors and yes there are masks but no one enforces this apparently. I was afraid of exposing her. I lost my grandfather to COVID while pregnant. I've watched my mother suffer now with not feeling safe outside, etc. I ended up bawling in the car. I just don't want to lose her and I know I won't but I can't help but feel so extremely protective of her. Basically, she refused to tell her child to put her mask on and wore her own below her nose. I told her that she isn't telling her child to put her mask on and she's not wearing hers right. I lost my grandfather to COVID while pregnant. I've watched my mother suffer now with not feeling safe outside, etc.","Basically, she refused to tell her child to put her mask on and wore her own below her nose. I told her that she isn't telling her child to put her mask on and she's not wearing hers right." +" I was pretty much told that my school would no longer be paid for, I'd be kicked out (I have to live with them as a stipulation of them paying for my school, otherwise I'd have dipped and this wouldn't be a problem) and they would remove me from the family health insurance plan if I got it. I feel like it might be too suspicious if I just *happen* to get ""sick"" about a month or so apart. This was said AFTER I've already gotten the first shot in secret because I just didn't want to hear the bs ""you're going to go infertile, you're a sheep, it's editing your DNA"" nonsense. I've heard the second jab can knock you on your ass and considering the first shot hit me pretty hard (as in fever, nausea, chills, headache, etc), is there anything I can do to minimize the side effects? Just to preface this, I'm a college student who is fortunate enough to have parents that CAN pay my tuition upfront; the downside is that they use this as a method of controlling me and they're qanon/covid deniers if that tells you anything.","I was pretty much told that my school would no longer be paid for, I'd be kicked out (I have to live with them as a stipulation of them paying for my school, otherwise I'd have dipped and this wouldn't be a problem) and they would remove me from the family health insurance plan if I got it." +" I ended up becoming so angry and resistant to everything about the pandemic because I honestly just felt like there was no accommodations for people who stress, anxiety or hyperventilate with a mask on. I was at a store longer than that once and for some reason I really started to hyperventilate and be stressed to the point it was hard to breathe with it on. Since then I've had to stay away from places that require them which really has taken a toll. When in reality I just can't and its sad that I don't think people out there really understand why some people can't wear one. I was at a store longer than that once and for some reason I really started to hyperventilate and be stressed to the point it was hard to breathe with it on. I ended up believing when people would say I was selfish for not wearing one. I ended up becoming so angry and resistant to everything about the pandemic because I honestly just felt like there was no accommodations for people who stress, anxiety or hyperventilate with a mask on. I was at a store longer than that once and for some reason I really started to hyperventilate and be stressed to the point it was hard to breathe with it on. I ended up believing when people would say I was selfish for not wearing one.","I ended up becoming so angry and resistant to everything about the pandemic because I honestly just felt like there was no accommodations for people who stress, anxiety or hyperventilate with a mask on." + The Senior WHO expert said and hope the pandemic can end in 2022:[[url] She say that they have the tools now and she also said by the mid 2022 the global vaccination will finally reach 70% vaccination rate. The Senior WHO expert said and hope the pandemic can end in 2022:[[url] She say that they have the tools now and she also said by the mid 2022 the global vaccination will finally reach 70% vaccination rate. The Senior WHO expert said and hope the pandemic can end in 2022:[[url] She say that they have the tools now and she also said by the mid 2022 the global vaccination will finally reach 70% vaccination rate.,The Senior WHO expert said and hope the pandemic can end in 2022:[[url] She say that they have the tools now and she also said by the mid 2022 the global vaccination will finally reach 70% vaccination rate. +" From 2017 to 2019 i have been dealing with depression and anxiety after a traumatic experience and in 2020 just as I thought things were going to get better for me, this stupid pandemic had to happen because some moron decided to eat a bat, and I relapsed on depression and I'm still dealing with it. From 2017 to 2019 i have been dealing with depression and anxiety after a traumatic experience and in 2020 just as I thought things were going to get better for me, this stupid pandemic had to happen because some moron decided to eat a bat, and I relapsed on depression and I'm still dealing with it. I feel like God doesn't want me to be happy.","From 2017 to 2019 i have been dealing with depression and anxiety after a traumatic experience and in 2020 just as I thought things were going to get better for me, this stupid pandemic had to happen because some moron decided to eat a bat, and I relapsed on depression and I'm still dealing with it." +" Yet every article I've seen about what normal life looks like in 2022 acts like mask wearing will be in place every fall-winter for the rest of our lives. Even the CDC director herself, unless she's a lier like the rest of them, said that she expects we'll leave masks in hell where they belong. That's not normal by a long shot, so can someone please explain this?",Yet every article I've seen about what normal life looks like in 2022 acts like mask wearing will be in place every fall-winter for the rest of our lives. +" I go out and meet friends and Enjoy my life and I honestly dont give a fuck if I get it any longer, this is no way to live. I go out and meet friends and Enjoy my life and I honestly dont give a fuck if I get it any longer, this is no way to live. The constant anxiety, control and restrictions scare me. Ive just accepted I will. It doesnt scare me at all.","I go out and meet friends and Enjoy my life and I honestly dont give a fuck if I get it any longer, this is no way to live." +" I am desperate to vent or talk to my friends about it but so many of them are doomers on COVID or have already got COVID so they won't take any of my stress or problems seriously. Any time I believe I'm going to improve or get better things just get that much worse. I tetter between numb depression in bed, binge eating to self-harm, or feeling like I want to commit suicide to just end the pain. I am desperate to vent or talk to my friends about it but so many of them are doomers on COVID or have already got COVID so they won't take any of my stress or problems seriously.",I am desperate to vent or talk to my friends about it but so many of them are doomers on COVID or have already got COVID so they won't take any of my stress or problems seriously. + My roommate for some strange reason got a JJ booster for no reason besides sheer laziness since that was the easiest booster to find. I'm incredibly nervous with the variant and I'm wondering if he could get a booster sooner with or ? I'm incredibly nervous with the variant and I'm wondering if he could get a booster sooner with or ? I'm incredibly nervous with the variant and I'm wondering if he could get a booster sooner with or ?,My roommate for some strange reason got a JJ booster for no reason besides sheer laziness since that was the easiest booster to find. +" Im thinking that instead of spending the night at our friends, we only go for the party Saturday, stay masked the whole time, and keep an eye out for the PCR results that should come that day. Im mostly worried about spreading it by having gotten tested too early and getting a false negative rapid test. Im thinking that instead of spending the night at our friends, we only go for the party Saturday, stay masked the whole time, and keep an eye out for the PCR results that should come that day. The CDC says get tested 5-7 days after exposure, but the doctor said I was ok to be tested when I did, and dont have to test again unless I develop symptoms.","Im thinking that instead of spending the night at our friends, we only go for the party Saturday, stay masked the whole time, and keep an eye out for the PCR results that should come that day." +" Im sorry I overreact and Im not losing hope for the end of the pandemic, but I think the news are being very irresponsible right now. Why cant the news just tell the good news about the Omicron being mild? Or are they still researching data to find more information? Hi, This is no pessimistic post, but we did hear good news about the Omicron being mild, but real news network like CNN, CBS, NBC, and others failed to announce it.","Im sorry I overreact and Im not losing hope for the end of the pandemic, but I think the news are being very irresponsible right now." +" Courtesy of Dr. Michael Lin On Twitter: Finally, what we've been waiting for: age-controlled data on Omicron severity, courtesy SA health ministry. Courtesy of Dr. Michael Lin On Twitter: Finally, what we've been waiting for: age-controlled data on Omicron severity, courtesy SA health ministry.","Courtesy of Dr. Michael Lin On Twitter: Finally, what we've been waiting for: age-controlled data on Omicron severity, courtesy SA health ministry." +" Its ridiculous two years on governments have never said anything like There will come a day in the near future where enough people will enough protection that our health system can manage it and most infections are more cold like. That cycles of pseudo normalcy and crippling lockdown are a new normal is a con job, nothing is normal about this. I just wish that everytime the end of the pandemic is discussed it would be outside of the vagaries of a light at the end or it being far from over. We want long term solutions that let us get back to our lives. I want to be able to imagine people dancing in the streets, freed from ever seeing another lockdown.",Its ridiculous two years on governments have never said anything like There will come a day in the near future where enough people will enough protection that our health system can manage it and most infections are more cold like. + The way they said people can get their booster 3 months after their second dose really shook my trust and made me think theyre just guessing at this point. The two doses should have done the trick and now Ontarios experts are acting like its march 2020 again so why should I trust the third dose to be any different? The two doses should have done the trick and now Ontarios experts are acting like its march 2020 again so why should I trust the third dose to be any different? I guess Ive lost faith Im pretty much everything and trust no one.,The way they said people can get their booster 3 months after their second dose really shook my trust and made me think theyre just guessing at this point. + I also have panic attacks every time my dad talks about how things will only get worse or that I have to learn to live like this. Omicron is way more deadly and contagious than Delta and how if we dont isolate ourselves were gonna die. Ive been in isolation since I was 19. Im now 21 and Im so lonely and miserable and I have nothing to look forward to. This past fall my mental health has gotten a little better but now that I just got back from college this morning I already hate being back home. I sometimes wish Covid was deadlier so we can all die now and get it over with. Ive been in isolation since I was 19. Im now 21 and Im so lonely and miserable and I have nothing to look forward to. I also have panic attacks every time my dad talks about how things will only get worse or that I have to learn to live like this.,I also have panic attacks every time my dad talks about how things will only get worse or that I have to learn to live like this. +" However, a line needs to be drawn in the sand somewhere, and I cannot take the pandemic or its restrictions anymore. Has anyone else given up yet? Omicron has confirmed to me in my mind that this pandemic will never end, so I give up. Ontario was supposed to be on a path to lifting restrictions, but Omicron ruined those plans and more restrictions are being put in place. I've been fully vaccinated, and I have also masked and distanced where possible. Omicron has confirmed to me in my mind that this pandemic will never end, so I give up. However, a line needs to be drawn in the sand somewhere, and I cannot take the pandemic or its restrictions anymore.","However, a line needs to be drawn in the sand somewhere, and I cannot take the pandemic or its restrictions anymore." +" I know that is illogical, the fear was brought on by reading NBC news articles about how we should get used to the new normal of everything being online:school, work, shopping, and even entertainment. Sometimes, I honestly feel like the world is coming to an end, and I wish there was actually balance in the newss. Am I increibly selfish for not wanting to live my life in fear? The past week I was honestly freaking out about everything being shut down forever, and that the future was a dystopia where everyone was just online all the time. I know that is illogical, the fear was brought on by reading NBC news articles about how we should get used to the new normal of everything being online:school, work, shopping, and even entertainment.","I know that is illogical, the fear was brought on by reading NBC news articles about how we should get used to the new normal of everything being online:school, work, shopping, and even entertainment." +" Cases in South Africa are beginning to peak after a month (and more) of this variant spreading down there and hospitalizations and deaths seem to be remaining low, but today the media is literally going out of its way to sow doom, confusion and doubt....I have plans to fly down to Florida to see my friend in January (with full intentions of wearing a mask on the plane, of course) but now I'm legit worried that the country is going to go on lockdown after the holidays. All the data coming out of South Africa is pointing twoards Omicron not being a major problem for people who are not immune naive but I'm constantly being gaslit by everybody.... However all the media seems to be talking about today is how this new variant is the worst thing to ever happen and that we have no protection because vaccinated people are testing positive (despite many I've heard of having very mild to no symptoms) and how we need to shut down everything again. I ended up getting banned from the main coronavirus sub because I didn't agree with the doom and gloom narrative that's being pushed by the news today and I'm honestly really upset and angry about it. Cases in South Africa are beginning to peak after a month (and more) of this variant spreading down there and hospitalizations and deaths seem to be remaining low, but today the media is literally going out of its way to sow doom, confusion and doubt....I have plans to fly down to Florida to see my friend in January (with full intentions of wearing a mask on the plane, of course) but now I'm legit worried that the country is going to go on lockdown after the holidays. Cases in South Africa are beginning to peak after a month (and more) of this variant spreading down there and hospitalizations and deaths seem to be remaining low, but today the media is literally going out of its way to sow doom, confusion and doubt....I have plans to fly down to Florida to see my friend in January (with full intentions of wearing a mask on the plane, of course) but now I'm legit worried that the country is going to go on lockdown after the holidays.","Cases in South Africa are beginning to peak after a month (and more) of this variant spreading down there and hospitalizations and deaths seem to be remaining low, but today the media is literally going out of its way to sow doom, confusion and doubt....I have plans to fly down to Florida to see my friend in January (with full intentions of wearing a mask on the plane, of course) but now I'm legit worried that the country is going to go on lockdown after the holidays." +" As I understand it, I have some type of immunity for a while because I had it so recently, so what types of precautions do I need to take? Can I sleep in the same bed as her? Do I also need to quarantine? As I understand it, I have some type of immunity for a while because I had it so recently, so what types of precautions do I need to take? Can I sleep in the same bed as her? Do I also need to quarantine? We don't have her test results yet, but she has COVID like symptoms so we are assuming. As I understand it, I have some type of immunity for a while because I had it so recently, so what types of precautions do I need to take? I had hoped to do Christmas with my family, go to the gym, Christmas shopping, etc.","As I understand it, I have some type of immunity for a while because I had it so recently, so what types of precautions do I need to take? Can I sleep in the same bed as her? Do I also need to quarantine?" +" If the coming January-February is gonna be the same as the previous one even with the vaccines and new treatments, what's the guarantee that January 2023, 2024 or 2030 won't be the same? People are saying that this pandemic will certainly end and covid will just become like cold/flu, but I feel like this virus has completely binned every normal epidemiological rule we knew. Can someone give me any rational assurance that it is still possible to ever come back to normal? I feel like if the full lockdown in the UK happens again, it's pretty much a guaranteed sign that this is how we're gonna spend the rest of our lives: 8 months of freedom, 4 months of lockdowns every year. I feel like at this point it'd just be easier for me to give up and finally accept that this is how life's gonna be.","If the coming January-February is gonna be the same as the previous one even with the vaccines and new treatments, what's the guarantee that January 2023, 2024 or 2030 won't be the same?" +" My faith in everything is shattered including vaccines and getting back to any kind of decent life, especially in dystopiontaro where I unfortunately live. My faith in everything is shattered including vaccines and getting back to any kind of decent life, especially in dystopiontaro where I unfortunately live. I had a massive panic attack for the first time yesterday. Im not going to hurt myself but Im closer than I ever have been to that full blown crisis of mental health.","My faith in everything is shattered including vaccines and getting back to any kind of decent life, especially in dystopiontaro where I unfortunately live." + And with one of them we've frequently gotten into disagreements over what is safe post vaccine. And omicron is gonna make it way harder to connect with people and go to social gatherings. And so far I haven't found anyone that I really feel like I connect super well with and I can do things like travel with. And with one of them we've frequently gotten into disagreements over what is safe post vaccine. Right now one of my closest friends from before the pandemic still isn't willing to see me.,And with one of them we've frequently gotten into disagreements over what is safe post vaccine. +" I know theres a lotve resources saying the Omicron is very mild and it will peak next month, but people are going crazy saying the cases are rising and those evil fearmongering news just cant admitted that it is good news and everybody is making a big deal out of it. Sure the Pandemic will end, but with the news being irresponsible and cases rising, how are we going to end this pandemic if those stupid unprofessional scientists dont admit that the Omicron is good news or another way to stop it? Sure the Pandemic will end, but with the news being irresponsible and cases rising, how are we going to end this pandemic if those stupid unprofessional scientists dont admit that the Omicron is good news or another way to stop it? I hope theyre not going to shut down Disneyland again, because when they were closed, I thought theyre going to be closed forever, but thankfully it didnt. I know theres a lotve resources saying the Omicron is very mild and it will peak next month, but people are going crazy saying the cases are rising and those evil fearmongering news just cant admitted that it is good news and everybody is making a big deal out of it.","I know theres a lotve resources saying the Omicron is very mild and it will peak next month, but people are going crazy saying the cases are rising and those evil fearmongering news just cant admitted that it is good news and everybody is making a big deal out of it." +" I know that this virus is serious but I also hate how people downplay the mental health consequences of remote learning. But after hearing about the omicron variant and seeing what other colleges are doing, I have so much anxiety because I cant tolerate another remote semester. Im a senior too and Im not about to spend my last college semester ever cooped up in my room. I know that this virus is serious but I also hate how people downplay the mental health consequences of remote learning. But after hearing about the omicron variant and seeing what other colleges are doing, I have so much anxiety because I cant tolerate another remote semester. Anxious college student sick of covid and want to live my life. Im a senior too and Im not about to spend my last college semester ever cooped up in my room.",I know that this virus is serious but I also hate how people downplay the mental health consequences of remote learning. +" So apparently there is no information about my second vaccine dose, which has been pretty troubling considering you need the vaccine card to get into a lot of places now. Could this kind of thing have any health implications? Can you recommend it (or discourage it) to the best of your knowledge? She told me that I could bring it in another day and get it filled out because my dose information would be in their system. I was wondering if it would be a bad idea for me to just go on ahead and get two full rounds of the vaccine (in other words, just restart my vaccination process altogether). So apparently there is no information about my second vaccine dose, which has been pretty troubling considering you need the vaccine card to get into a lot of places now.","So apparently there is no information about my second vaccine dose, which has been pretty troubling considering you need the vaccine card to get into a lot of places now." +" (Boostered six weeks ago) I'm supposed to be at work in four hours and ordered a test for store pickup. Are these pretty accurate? (Boostered six weeks ago) I'm supposed to be at work in four hours and ordered a test for store pickup. I'm a church musician, so it would suck if I had to call out at the last minute and I want to avoid it if at all possible but obviously it would suck even more if I were positive and went to work.",(Boostered six weeks ago) I'm supposed to be at work in four hours and ordered a test for store pickup. Are these pretty accurate? + And yet still I heard a story yesterday in London in which 11 people vaxxed and boosted still tested positive two days later. Should I isolate from people until I get boosted? And yet still I heard a story yesterday in London in which 11 people vaxxed and boosted still tested positive two days later.,And yet still I heard a story yesterday in London in which 11 people vaxxed and boosted still tested positive two days later. +" All the ICUs in my area are overflowing so they couldn't get him transferred, so now he's just at home wasting away.. it's just breaking me up inside because I know covid is probably going to take hold of him. All the ICUs in my area are overflowing so they couldn't get him transferred, so now he's just at home wasting away.. it's just breaking me up inside because I know covid is probably going to take hold of him. I don't know how I'm going to be able to handle that which is a very likely event.. He has numerous health issues as he's a smoker, drinker, and has bad kidnies, and I'm honestly scared covid is gonna do him in.","All the ICUs in my area are overflowing so they couldn't get him transferred, so now he's just at home wasting away.. it's just breaking me up inside because I know covid is probably going to take hold of him." +" But despite the news of a significantly lower hospital and death rate, antiviral medications on the way and the effectiveness of a booster shot it seems like some countries (hello Netherlands) are back in March 2020 panic mode and tbh I'm just very confused at whats actually going on - is this somewhat a media-provoked overreaction, a careful precaution for the long-expected winter surge or something more worse going on? But despite the news of a significantly lower hospital and death rate, antiviral medications on the way and the effectiveness of a booster shot it seems like some countries (hello Netherlands) are back in March 2020 panic mode and tbh I'm just very confused at whats actually going on - is this somewhat a media-provoked overreaction, a careful precaution for the long-expected winter surge or something more worse going on? Thanks to the information provided by folks in this sub (special shout out to Chise, you're incredible) and the scientists in South Africa, I've not been as panicked with this variant as Delta or the original strain, i'm triple vaxxed and fortunately here in my country we seem to be taking a somewhat more rational approach for the moment.","But despite the news of a significantly lower hospital and death rate, antiviral medications on the way and the effectiveness of a booster shot it seems like some countries (hello Netherlands) are back in March 2020 panic mode and tbh I'm just very confused at whats actually going on - is this somewhat a media-provoked overreaction, a careful precaution for the long-expected winter surge or something more worse going on?" +" I can't tell them anything factual because I just get yelled at when I try to do tell them. A family member I live with is really concerned about the o variant and they think I will spread it to them when I've repeatedly told them it's not as severe as the normal covid strain, I'm not at my six month mark yet, and they themselves got a booster last week! I can't tell them anything factual because I just get yelled at when I try to do tell them.",I can't tell them anything factual because I just get yelled at when I try to do tell them. +" Theres nowhere I can go where I dont feel like everybody around me is a risk. My coworkers dont care and walk around unmasked and all eat lunch together and also go partying multiple times a week. My safest place is my boyfriends house since he doesnt like to go places either and works from home, but he often gets dragged out to restaurants and places. I just wish there was somewhere I could go where I can take a minute and catch my breath.",Theres nowhere I can go where I dont feel like everybody around me is a risk. + Are some people just untouchable or what ? I know quite a few people with health concerns to boot just living life like normal...bars restaurants one night stands....the whole 9.,Are some people just untouchable or what ? +" My husband called his boss who told him to suck it up and if he was wearing a mask he'd be fine. When should he get tested? My husband never came close to any of the inmates as he was in a back room the whole time, wore his KN95 mask, and was there for less than 30 mins but we are both freaking out. :/ Today he got a call to go to our local jail, only to have the guy who let him in tell him he picked a bad day to come (the jail called in for support though...) because they had 40 POSITIVE CASES. When should he get tested? My husband never came close to any of the inmates as he was in a back room the whole time, wore his KN95 mask, and was there for less than 30 mins but we are both freaking out.",My husband called his boss who told him to suck it up and if he was wearing a mask he'd be fine. + Went to the ER and was told it was Conjunctivitis (pink eye) then I got to reading about how something like 3% of covid patients have it. I've never heard this. Is it cause for worry? Just a bad sinus infection feeling but my eye started getting irritated and red.,Went to the ER and was told it was Conjunctivitis (pink eye) then I got to reading about how something like 3% of covid patients have it. I've never heard this. Is it cause for worry? + I know people say things like well others are dying and Im well aware of that. Im allowed to be angry. This is so dramatic but the way things are looking its really questionable if I will be able to finish up my senior year of college in person. I walk around my campus and Im like this is probably the last time doing X and thats when I just lose it and burst into tears. This is so dramatic but the way things are looking its really questionable if I will be able to finish up my senior year of college in person. I walk around my campus and Im like this is probably the last time doing X and thats when I just lose it and burst into tears.,I know people say things like well others are dying and Im well aware of that. Im allowed to be angry. + Even The director general of the WHO is committed to ending the pandemic in 2022. [url] Next year is the year we focus on vaccination globally because that will ultimately prevent variants of concern and will bring back a return to normal for everyone everywhere. Even The director general of the WHO is committed to ending the pandemic in 2022.,Even The director general of the WHO is committed to ending the pandemic in 2022. + Just found out that Tennessee went from 1% omicron variant cases two weeks ago to 95% yesterday. I feel OK now but my throat a little bit scratchy from the weather and Im just saying this had to happen so close to Christmas. If you all could give me any sort of positivity I would really appreciate it And now Im really really scared that Im going to get sick even though Im fully vaccinated and I got my booster shot two weeks ago.,Just found out that Tennessee went from 1% omicron variant cases two weeks ago to 95% yesterday. +" what should i do? should i only be concerned if i exhibit symptoms? should i continue to wear a mask around the house? three members of my family tested positive for covid and the rest of them have been sick consistently with similar symptoms (soreness, congestion, coughing) so im pretty sure the remaining two who havent been tested have it too. i have been here since friday, 12/17, have been unmasked around my family, have slept in the same room as one of my siblings since were in a small space, no symptoms at all.",what should i do? should i only be concerned if i exhibit symptoms? should i continue to wear a mask around the house? + And I got this text kind of lecturing me about not letting Covid control my life and that we will be living with it for a long time. I am supposed to go to a friend's for Christmas eve dinner and I asked her who was going because I'm worried about getting Omicron and being sick AGAIN. And I got this text kind of lecturing me about not letting Covid control my life and that we will be living with it for a long time. I am supposed to go to a friend's for Christmas eve dinner and I asked her who was going because I'm worried about getting Omicron and being sick AGAIN. I am on day 11 of a nasty NON covid virus that had me coughing like crazy and pink eye.,And I got this text kind of lecturing me about not letting Covid control my life and that we will be living with it for a long time. +" When the vaccines came out I thought things would finally get better, my school was actually talking about holding in-person assemblies/mass gatherings in 2022. I know it's not big of a deal, but I wanted to have the entire, normal high school experience. Now, finally I got to go back to in-person in 2021-2022, but with masking and distancing and stuff like that. I know it's not big of a deal, but I wanted to have the entire, normal high school experience. I know it's not big of a deal, but I wanted to have the entire, normal high school experience. I know it sounds stupid, but I really wanted to experience high school, ah well, hopefully my university will be normal.","When the vaccines came out I thought things would finally get better, my school was actually talking about holding in-person assemblies/mass gatherings in 2022." +" Were all vaccinated and my parents are planning to get tested in the next couple of days. Based on this info, do you guys think its alright for me to go back? My parents for some reason want me also to come home, but Im feeling unsure of it because my sibling and parents have been interacting before knowledge of the positive COVID result. Based on this info, do you guys think its alright for me to go back? Or at least to pick up work clothes for the following week Im concerned about bringing COVID to my coworkers/friends/others who I might be in contact with. Or at least to pick up work clothes for the following week Im concerned about bringing COVID to my coworkers/friends/others who I might be in contact with. Thankfully, Im on a break from school right now and wont have work again until next week.","Were all vaccinated and my parents are planning to get tested in the next couple of days. Based on this info, do you guys think its alright for me to go back?" +" View halloo peoples, Dr. just announce that the Omicron mildness might be the end of the pandemic, with precautions: [[url] I'm not a fan of , but I've got to admit, what he said about the Omicron is very encouraging. View halloo peoples, Dr. just announce that the Omicron mildness might be the end of the pandemic, with precautions: [[url] I'm not a fan of , but I've got to admit, what he said about the Omicron is very encouraging.","View halloo peoples, Dr. just announce that the Omicron mildness might be the end of the pandemic, with precautions: [[url] I'm not a fan of , but I've got to admit, what he said about the Omicron is very encouraging." +" As for the vaccines, I've just found out that our vaccination rate in the U.S. is 61% for fully vaccinated. I've heard that we won't be back to normal until we reach either 80% or 90% vaccination rate, which I'm afraid it's going to be a long time, So I'm not sure it'll end next year. I mean, remember we thought that this year in 2021, we thought it'll finally be the end of the pandemic since we've got the vaccines.","As for the vaccines, I've just found out that our vaccination rate in the U.S. is 61% for fully vaccinated." + Now Im just afraid of another lockdown taking this all away from me. But I know breakthrough infections are likely with Omicron. I went back to the gym immediately after my second dose and it felt like freedom. Now Im just afraid of another lockdown taking this all away from me. I went back to the gym immediately after my second dose and it felt like freedom. My dad was on a ventilator with covid back in March 2020 and it was so traumatic.,Now Im just afraid of another lockdown taking this all away from me. + Did anyone else go through this and how long did it take for your hearing to come back. It's already been 5 days I can not hear out of my left ear and I'm scared as hell. Did anyone else go through this and how long did it take for your hearing to come back. It's already been 5 days I can not hear out of my left ear and I'm scared as hell. He also said it could take up to 3 months to regain my hearing completely which is really worrisome to me.,Did anyone else go through this and how long did it take for your hearing to come back. +" This has been the second year I've been unable to celebrate a proper Christmas and birthday. I desperately want 2022 to be more like 2019, but I live in Canada and the cases have been skyrocketing by the day. My mental health has been rapidly deteriorating and I get infuriated when I see how terrible these two years have been. This has been the second year I've been unable to celebrate a proper Christmas and birthday. My school board has considered going back online, and I don't think I can handle one more day of online school without going insane.",This has been the second year I've been unable to celebrate a proper Christmas and birthday. + I am wondering how long to wait until taking a rapid test I bought last night. Yesterday around midday I was exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID twice with at-home rapid tests. It's a hard decision to make because of Christmas plans I had with my girlfriend & loved ones this weekend. I am wondering how long to wait until taking a rapid test I bought last night.,I am wondering how long to wait until taking a rapid test I bought last night. +" Seems like everybody online is dealing with Covid in one way or another, with plans cancelled and such during the holidays. Somehow everything has worked out with our plans so were knocking on wood, but still it feels weird to go to travel, go to grocery stores and stuff like that during the Omicron wave.","Seems like everybody online is dealing with Covid in one way or another, with plans cancelled and such during the holidays." + I have been without fever or hard chills / aches for over 24 hours and on day 6 of my omicron journey. Is it safe to assume I'm in the clear regarding tough symptoms? I still have a lingering cough that isn't getting worse even after slight walk outside around the house (masked and distanced of course). I have been without fever or hard chills / aches for over 24 hours and on day 6 of my omicron journey.,I have been without fever or hard chills / aches for over 24 hours and on day 6 of my omicron journey. Is it safe to assume I'm in the clear regarding tough symptoms? +" I dont try new foods, medicines, anything because of the fear of having an allergic reaction. Im terrified of having an anaphylactic response to it, or even myocarditis. Im terrified of having an anaphylactic response to it, or even myocarditis.","I dont try new foods, medicines, anything because of the fear of having an allergic reaction." +" Five days into his isolation, he decided he wanted to finish it out at my dads place, where I had been staying for the past couple of days. We are physically isolated, as he has a room and bathroom to himself, and whenever I am outside of my room, I wear a mask around the house. Technically, I have not been in any contact with him and have been washing my hands a lot, especially after touching common surfaces, but do exposure rules change now that we are in the same house? Should I be acting like I have been exposed?","Five days into his isolation, he decided he wanted to finish it out at my dads place, where I had been staying for the past couple of days." +" My friend invited me to a party at her house, but I don't know a couple of people there so I declined just to be safe. I wish I knew other people who took covid precautions seriously. My friend invited me to a party at her house, but I don't know a couple of people there so I declined just to be safe. I'm feeling like a big loser who will be spending the night alone, probably watching TV while everyone I know is out having a fun night.","My friend invited me to a party at her house, but I don't know a couple of people there so I declined just to be safe." +" Like the title says, I've been pretty worried about leaving the house, to the point where I keep rescheduling appointments to avoid being near anyone. I'm relatively healthy according to bloodwork from earlier this year, but I'm still 10 lbs. underweight, which has me concerned that I could be more susceptible to getting seriously sick from covid. I have to get bloodwork done this week, and even though I'm boosted, I'm still freaking out and doing everything in my power NOT to cancel. I'm relatively healthy according to bloodwork from earlier this year, but I'm still 10 lbs. underweight, which has me concerned that I could be more susceptible to getting seriously sick from covid.","Like the title says, I've been pretty worried about leaving the house, to the point where I keep rescheduling appointments to avoid being near anyone." + My dad just got heart surgery a few weeks ago so we're all concerned for his sake. In a less serious note my birthday is in 3 days and I'll have to spend it alone for the second year in a row :( My dad just got heart surgery a few weeks ago so we're all concerned for his sake. In a less serious note my birthday is in 3 days and I'll have to spend it alone for the second year in a row :(,My dad just got heart surgery a few weeks ago so we're all concerned for his sake. + It seems like I can even make an appointment if the 6 month period hasn't passed yet... is it possible to get the booster before 6 months? It seems like I can even make an appointment if the 6 month period hasn't passed yet... is it possible to get the booster before 6 months? I really wanted to get the booster before classes begin again.,It seems like I can even make an appointment if the 6 month period hasn't passed yet... is it possible to get the booster before 6 months? +" I mean, the cases have been surging because of the Omicron and Ive heard there will be more variants coming. This makes me feel like I should cancelled my New Years Eve Party, because of this. This makes me feel like I should cancelled my New Years Eve Party, because of this. I mean, the cases have been surging because of the Omicron and Ive heard there will be more variants coming. Hi, Im sorry to say this, I feel like losing hope for ending the pandemic in 2022.","I mean, the cases have been surging because of the Omicron and Ive heard there will be more variants coming." + Everytime when things start to seem optimistic there is always some new variant that comes and sets us back. Recently some experts predicted that COVID will only become endemic in 2024. I genuinely don't see how this is going to end.,Everytime when things start to seem optimistic there is always some new variant that comes and sets us back. + This is the case with my SO and I was wondering how well protected he is when it comes to omicron now since he had a infection with delta (PCR confirmed) only 5 weeks ago. He will have quite some contacts in the upcoming days and I'm a bit worried. This is the case with my SO and I was wondering how well protected he is when it comes to omicron now since he had a infection with delta (PCR confirmed) only 5 weeks ago. He will have quite some contacts in the upcoming days and I'm a bit worried.,This is the case with my SO and I was wondering how well protected he is when it comes to omicron now since he had a infection with delta (PCR confirmed) only 5 weeks ago. +" Therapists in particular have done nothing, only advising me that I change my lifestyle or suggest virtual hangouts. I'm happy with my lifestyle, I just want a social life back which will never happen because everyone has forever adapted to the ""new normal."" I've become increasingly lonely during the pandemic and many people have given up on me as a result of my PTSD which affected my self confidence and initiating conversations with others. Therapists in particular have done nothing, only advising me that I change my lifestyle or suggest virtual hangouts. I'm happy with my lifestyle, I just want a social life back which will never happen because everyone has forever adapted to the ""new normal."" I've become increasingly lonely during the pandemic and many people have given up on me as a result of my PTSD which affected my self confidence and initiating conversations with others.","Therapists in particular have done nothing, only advising me that I change my lifestyle or suggest virtual hangouts." +" Currently he's feeling better and doesn't have symptoms, and he wants to come to our New Years Eve party because by then it will be 9-10 days since symptoms first began. He's vaccinated but I wanted to get everyone's opinion on if it's too soon for him to attend or if we're being overly paranoid? Currently he's feeling better and doesn't have symptoms, and he wants to come to our New Years Eve party because by then it will be 9-10 days since symptoms first began.","Currently he's feeling better and doesn't have symptoms, and he wants to come to our New Years Eve party because by then it will be 9-10 days since symptoms first began." + I know no one knows the answer to this but if one of you can share a bit of positivity or even just your own opinion that would be great! Will things finally and gradually go back to normal? Will travel quarantine disappear by the end of 2022? Will the pandemic finally be declared an endemic?,I know no one knows the answer to this but if one of you can share a bit of positivity or even just your own opinion that would be great! +" After two years of scrubbing hands, wearing the correct masks, changing them religiously, testing, testing, testing, 1st shot, 2nd shot, 3rd shot, more testing... I was exposed on Monday by a friend who had the sniffles but had tested negative. And now I don't know if the aching in my back and the shallow breathing and the nervous cough is a symptom of my anxiety or the onset of COVID. After two years of scrubbing hands, wearing the correct masks, changing them religiously, testing, testing, testing, 1st shot, 2nd shot, 3rd shot, more testing... I was exposed on Monday by a friend who had the sniffles but had tested negative. And now I don't know if the aching in my back and the shallow breathing and the nervous cough is a symptom of my anxiety or the onset of COVID.","After two years of scrubbing hands, wearing the correct masks, changing them religiously, testing, testing, testing, 1st shot, 2nd shot, 3rd shot, more testing... I was exposed on Monday by a friend who had the sniffles but had tested negative." +" I got my hope again, but then some people gave me bad pessimistic comments and now I'm becoming more hostile and keep deleting my posts and it really hurts me a lot and my mental health. I'm sorry I give you guys false hopes. Hi, Every time I post some good news I always get bad pessimistic comments and maybe that's why keep giving up hope for the pandemic from time to time.","I got my hope again, but then some people gave me bad pessimistic comments and now I'm becoming more hostile and keep deleting my posts and it really hurts me a lot and my mental health." +" They were great when the pandemic started, being supportive and taking precautions, but ever since the vaccine came out they've turned full on anti-vax and are now spouting nonsense about how covid is a hoax. They refuse to get vaccinated and are even planning on flying to Florida in late January for a vacation. Has anyone in a similar situation found a good way to deal with the anxiety and stress? I'm trying to distract myself with hobbies and my puppy but it's just so hard these days. My mental health has been deteriorating recently with the surge in cases and the vaccination status of my parents.","They were great when the pandemic started, being supportive and taking precautions, but ever since the vaccine came out they've turned full on anti-vax and are now spouting nonsense about how covid is a hoax." +" I've worked so bloody hard to stay safe and keep people I know safe. On Wednesday, my cousin, the host, started having symptoms and tested positive with a rapid test. Nothing abnormal yet. I've worked so bloody hard to stay safe and keep people I know safe. I hate this.",I've worked so bloody hard to stay safe and keep people I know safe. +" So my family runs a small local restaurant in North Carolina that is currently experiencing a massive Covid crush at the moment. They had a nye party planned with about 100-150 guests reserved. Now my family seems pretty upset and I feel a lot of shame for not being involved but my heart just says that this is a bad idea and not the ethical thing to do at this moment in time yet I still just cant shake the feeling that I am the one in the wrong here. I am a musician and was supposed to be providing the music tonight, but since they are not willing to cancel or mandate any vaccine/test protocols, I pulled myself out of the party. Now my family seems pretty upset and I feel a lot of shame for not being involved but my heart just says that this is a bad idea and not the ethical thing to do at this moment in time yet I still just cant shake the feeling that I am the one in the wrong here. I am a musician and was supposed to be providing the music tonight, but since they are not willing to cancel or mandate any vaccine/test protocols, I pulled myself out of the party. Now my family seems pretty upset and I feel a lot of shame for not being involved but my heart just says that this is a bad idea and not the ethical thing to do at this moment in time yet I still just cant shake the feeling that I am the one in the wrong here.",So my family runs a small local restaurant in North Carolina that is currently experiencing a massive Covid crush at the moment. They had a nye party planned with about 100-150 guests reserved. Now my family seems pretty upset and I feel a lot of shame for not being involved but my heart just says that this is a bad idea and not the ethical thing to do at this moment in time yet I still just cant shake the feeling that I am the one in the wrong here. +" Otherwise intelligent people in my life suddenly feel ok attending an indoor gathering with 10s of thousands of people, and are pressuring me to do so as well. My social network has me feeling like I'm crazy and living in a different world. But scientists say to avoid large, public gatherings. Otherwise intelligent people in my life suddenly feel ok attending an indoor gathering with 10s of thousands of people, and are pressuring me to do so as well. Is anyone else having this conflict with people close to them? It's so difficult to navigate and is really disheartening.","Otherwise intelligent people in my life suddenly feel ok attending an indoor gathering with 10s of thousands of people, and are pressuring me to do so as well." +" Now that my official isolation is over, Im still experiencing some symptoms, but I cant seem to get a lab test anywhere (no available appointments) and I cant even walk into any store and ask about take home tests without getting cut off and being told we dont have any and we dont know when we are getting more. Now that my official isolation is over, Im still experiencing some symptoms, but I cant seem to get a lab test anywhere (no available appointments) and I cant even walk into any store and ask about take home tests without getting cut off and being told we dont have any and we dont know when we are getting more. Now that my official isolation is over, Im still experiencing some symptoms, but I cant seem to get a lab test anywhere (no available appointments) and I cant even walk into any store and ask about take home tests without getting cut off and being told we dont have any and we dont know when we are getting more.","Now that my official isolation is over, Im still experiencing some symptoms, but I cant seem to get a lab test anywhere (no available appointments) and I cant even walk into any store and ask about take home tests without getting cut off and being told we dont have any and we dont know when we are getting more." +" I have already called out from work and scheduled a lab test, I'm just unable to get in for a few days and wondering what result I should be expecting to see. I have already called out from work and scheduled a lab test, I'm just unable to get in for a few days and wondering what result I should be expecting to see.","I have already called out from work and scheduled a lab test, I'm just unable to get in for a few days and wondering what result I should be expecting to see." +" Has anyone felt like this in recovery? Im dreading going back to work, frankly I dont have the strength. Breathlessness, fatigue, not being able to sleep and crushing pain in my chest is a normal day to day thing. Has anyone felt like this in recovery? Im almost 3 months past having covid and I still dont feel right. Im dreading going back to work, frankly I dont have the strength.",Has anyone felt like this in recovery? +" I cant say with 100% certainty that they gave it to me but its more likely than not one of them did. My dad refused to quarantine and doesnt wear a mask at work (hes in customer service). I have an immune disorder but I was more afraid of giving them Covid because of the worse outcomes for unvaxxed that I tested myself beforehand to make sure I was negative. Its one thing to risk your own life, its another to risk others. Even if they didnt, I think Im more upset that my dad didnt quarantine. I am hoping that my symptoms stay relatively mild, given my immune disorder, but I regret risking my health to see them when they dont even care to do the bare minimum. I am hoping that my symptoms stay relatively mild, given my immune disorder, but I regret risking my health to see them when they dont even care to do the bare minimum. I had been just ignoring their medical stupidity and political opinions for the past 2 years, justifying it as they are family and I cant control them and their decisions. I have an immune disorder but I was more afraid of giving them Covid because of the worse outcomes for unvaxxed that I tested myself beforehand to make sure I was negative.",I cant say with 100% certainty that they gave it to me but its more likely than not one of them did. + There are always stickers all around my city that are very anti vax and theyve started to get to me. There are always stickers all around my city that are very anti vax and theyve started to get to me. How can I calm down? Its likely because Im stumbling upon more and more conspiracy theories that are triggering me.,There are always stickers all around my city that are very anti vax and theyve started to get to me. +" I'm so upset about the omnicron variant, everyone is gonna get it and even though it has mild symptoms it's still gonna put so many people in quarantine. I spent months looking for an in person therapist and I'm really sad now it might end up becoming online therapy for a while potentially I'm so upset about the omnicron variant, everyone is gonna get it and even though it has mild symptoms it's still gonna put so many people in quarantine. I spent months looking for an in person therapist and I'm really sad now it might end up becoming online therapy for a while potentially","I'm so upset about the omnicron variant, everyone is gonna get it and even though it has mild symptoms it's still gonna put so many people in quarantine." +" Now, with the virus being utterly unavoidable, they will die and I will be left alone. Some like my Mom and Dad are elderly (71 and 65 respectively), with pre-existing conditions (Diabetes and Parkinson's for my Dad, Asthma for my Mom) are at exceptionally high risk and will likely die from this disease, even while vaccinated and boosted. I don't really know how to deal with that loss, both because I love them dearly (they are the best parents a son could've ever asked for) and also because I will be alone in this world after that. I don't really know what else to add to this, or what sort of responses I want to get, or what would help. Some like my Mom and Dad are elderly (71 and 65 respectively), with pre-existing conditions (Diabetes and Parkinson's for my Dad, Asthma for my Mom) are at exceptionally high risk and will likely die from this disease, even while vaccinated and boosted. I don't really know how to deal with that loss, both because I love them dearly (they are the best parents a son could've ever asked for) and also because I will be alone in this world after that.","Now, with the virus being utterly unavoidable, they will die and I will be left alone." + Am I selfish for still going to the gym and eating out with my partner? I feel like I'm as safe as I can be because Covid isn't going away and I've done my part. But we have a vaccine now. What do you think? What do you do?,Am I selfish for still going to the gym and eating out with my partner? +" I dont even know where to start, I simply cant handle another 10 day isolation, or any isolation for that matter. I would classify it as a close contact exposure and Im so worried that Ill end up sick again or infecting my family. Words cant even begin to describe how frustrated I am right now. Im so angry that I chose to meet up with him especially since Im so close to leaving for school. So what should be my next step? I would classify it as a close contact exposure and Im so worried that Ill end up sick again or infecting my family. I would classify it as a close contact exposure and Im so worried that Ill end up sick again or infecting my family. Im just so so exhausted from all this and I just want it to end.","I dont even know where to start, I simply cant handle another 10 day isolation, or any isolation for that matter." +" Maybe test before and after the trip as extra precautions? Im hoping that things will be a little bit better and that the airports will be less crowded, but who knows. Maybe test before and after the trip as extra precautions? Any advice or insight on this?",Maybe test before and after the trip as extra precautions? + Nor is it dominant but also highly contagious causing a MILLION cases a day. I was infected on the 29th december and it literally just feels like a bad flu.,Nor is it dominant but also highly contagious causing a MILLION cases a day. +" I dont want to do something stupid (and my parents have been hyperactive with claiming every damn thing isnt safe, meanwhile Im wonder what the point of getting vaxed even was) but I just want to *live* something beyond an existence of going to work and coming home. My risk/reward ratio for this completely malfunctioning and just want some feedback. I really want to see Encanto in the theater, and Im jealous of my friends who are also double vaxed that went to see No Way Home on the big screen. I really want to see Encanto in the theater, and Im jealous of my friends who are also double vaxed that went to see No Way Home on the big screen. Should I live my life and go? Should I play it safe and wait for boosting? What should I do?","I dont want to do something stupid (and my parents have been hyperactive with claiming every damn thing isnt safe, meanwhile Im wonder what the point of getting vaxed even was) but I just want to *live* something beyond an existence of going to work and coming home." +" I have the usual symptoms such as headache and loss of taste and smell, but Ive also been experiencing some not so common symptoms as well and would like some feedback to see if there are others who have experienced it as well. I have the usual symptoms such as headache and loss of taste and smell, but Ive also been experiencing some not so common symptoms as well and would like some feedback to see if there are others who have experienced it as well. The sharp pain on my chin centers right where the cannula was inserted and I figured this might have to do with some sort of microvascular issue in relation to COVID, since I just started experiencing this a few days ago.","I have the usual symptoms such as headache and loss of taste and smell, but Ive also been experiencing some not so common symptoms as well and would like some feedback to see if there are others who have experienced it as well." +" Would it be safe to assume I likely have covid since a lot of my symptoms line up with omicron? Covid tests are very difficult to go do in my area right now because of the surge. Although I would like to test, it has been extremely difficult to do so. Would it be safe to assume I likely have covid since a lot of my symptoms line up with omicron? Then yesterday I started to feel even worse, having the chills and nausea on top of the other symptoms, and now Ive just thrown up.",Would it be safe to assume I likely have covid since a lot of my symptoms line up with omicron? +" Friday (New Year's Eve): My brother and his wife went out for New Year's Eve, and this is likely where they got covid (although they are not careful at all so it could have been before or after this, who knows) Sunday: My parents briefly met up with my brother in a parking lot to give him his kids back. What do you think? Should we get tested? Isolate? What do you think? Should we get tested? Isolate? We're all fully vaccinated and boosted (including my brother and his wife).","Friday (New Year's Eve): My brother and his wife went out for New Year's Eve, and this is likely where they got covid (although they are not careful at all so it could have been before or after this, who knows) Sunday: My parents briefly met up with my brother in a parking lot to give him his kids back." +" If exposed symptomatic employees are quarantined, and if I wear my KN95 mask/try to keep my distance away from everyone, would it be safe for me to work my shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday? If exposed symptomatic employees are quarantined, and if I wear my KN95 mask/try to keep my distance away from everyone, would it be safe for me to work my shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday?","If exposed symptomatic employees are quarantined, and if I wear my KN95 mask/try to keep my distance away from everyone, would it be safe for me to work my shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday?" +" We didn't wear masks (ugh after usually being so careful, I guess you can't be careful enough!) What is the likelihood of infection? The infected person held our baby for about 5 mins and wasn't really physically close to my other child except for a brief hug. We didn't wear masks (ugh after usually being so careful, I guess you can't be careful enough!) What is the likelihood of infection? She had the test done on Wednesday and tested positive. The infected person held our baby for about 5 mins and wasn't really physically close to my other child except for a brief hug.","We didn't wear masks (ugh after usually being so careful, I guess you can't be careful enough!)" + Does anyone else feel so afraid of being isolated due to COVID and what better ways are there to cope staying in one small room all day or for future quarantines? We live in a small apartment which means I am pretty much stuck and isolated in my room. I am so afraid of being isolated and stuck in my room. I felt so alone and isolated from the world. I know this is only temporary but I know that I will always have anxiety about being quarantined again. Does anyone else feel so afraid of being isolated due to COVID and what better ways are there to cope staying in one small room all day or for future quarantines? We live in a small apartment which means I am pretty much stuck and isolated in my room. That was awful for my mental health and my anxiety went through the roof. I am so afraid of being isolated and stuck in my room. I felt so alone and isolated from the world.,Does anyone else feel so afraid of being isolated due to COVID and what better ways are there to cope staying in one small room all day or for future quarantines? + Anyone else have this interesting combination?! Im on day 5 since my positive antigen test and most of my other symptoms have subsided but I still cant smell a damn thing. The taste thing is just crazy though.,Anyone else have this interesting combination?! +" I would accept these test results, but my two shift mates at work both tested positive with identical symptoms that developed at the same time as mine. How likely is it that I actually have COVID? I would accept these test results, but my two shift mates at work both tested positive with identical symptoms that developed at the same time as mine.","I would accept these test results, but my two shift mates at work both tested positive with identical symptoms that developed at the same time as mine." +" Should I postpone the trip to February til things calm down? However, I am worried about the significant spike of cases in the city. Should I postpone the trip to February til things calm down? It's kind of a conundrum because from one end if you get sick without the booster it sucks, but similarly traveling involves exposure, before the shot.",Should I postpone the trip to February til things calm down? +" Is this just a bad cold? Should I bother taking another rapid and/or PCR? Is this just a bad cold? Should I bother taking another rapid and/or PCR? I had a PCR done yesterday around 3pm and came back negative this morning. Teeth pain so bad I could cry, congestion, and fatigue that wasnt there before.",Is this just a bad cold? Should I bother taking another rapid and/or PCR? +" I know this is a question often asked, but I'm looking for actual first hand accounts of how long it took you or a friend / partner / family member to test negative on a PCR test after you initially had symptoms, in days if possible. Just hoping we can give some future seekers the info they need in one post instead of frantically trying to read every story / post on it (like I have done lol). I know this is a question often asked, but I'm looking for actual first hand accounts of how long it took you or a friend / partner / family member to test negative on a PCR test after you initially had symptoms, in days if possible. Hopefully we can aggregate some actual first hand experiences rather than just the blanket ""you could test positive for up to\_\_\_.""","I know this is a question often asked, but I'm looking for actual first hand accounts of how long it took you or a friend / partner / family member to test negative on a PCR test after you initially had symptoms, in days if possible." +" If youve had covid for 8 days and no major symptoms, is it likely to stay a mild case? Im so scared that even though it seems like Im getting better, things will suddenly worsen. If youve had covid for 8 days and no major symptoms, is it likely to stay a mild case? Am I out of the woods yet? The worst lingering symptoms are headache and fatigue. But anxiety makes me feel like I am dying sometimes even when I objectively seem okay. Im so scared that even though it seems like Im getting better, things will suddenly worsen.","If youve had covid for 8 days and no major symptoms, is it likely to stay a mild case?" +" She has dementia, lives in a nursing home and is 95 so I don't expect she will survive. However, I am not about to go to a funeral with a family of that size that is comprised of so many unvaccinated people, the kind that proudly post pictures of them wearing lace masks on airplanes.... Yeah, they are those people.... How do I kindly refuse to go to a funeral where I have no doubt there will be covid flying around without my mom feelings like I am abandoning her? She has dementia, lives in a nursing home and is 95 so I don't expect she will survive. She has already fallen twice from dehydration. How do I kindly refuse to go to a funeral where I have no doubt there will be covid flying around without my mom feelings like I am abandoning her?","She has dementia, lives in a nursing home and is 95 so I don't expect she will survive." +" I'm so tired of being so isolated and having my wife and daughter have to be so careful. I'm so tired of being so isolated and having my wife and daughter have to be so careful. I'm woefully depressed, therapy hasn't helped, nothing helps.",I'm so tired of being so isolated and having my wife and daughter have to be so careful. +" Any advice on exercising with Covid? My friend is saying any cardio could cause heart damage since I have a viral infection but I dont want to just sit around for 2 weeks and come out of this completely out of shape or having gained a few kg. Since I am quarantined for 2 weeks as per my job requirements, what can I do for exercise? Any advice on exercising with Covid? My friend is saying any cardio could cause heart damage since I have a viral infection but I dont want to just sit around for 2 weeks and come out of this completely out of shape or having gained a few kg. Had some coughing on the first night and lots of sneezing yesterday but now all I have is congestion and I feel pretty good otherwise.",Any advice on exercising with Covid? +" To what extent am I protected from long covid if I catch omicron? I know that long covid is real, and I personally know people who have lost respiratory strength for months after otherwise recovering. Given my health, age, and vaccination history, I am not worried about hospitalization or death, but the possibility of long covid does genuinely worry me. To what extent am I protected from long covid if I catch omicron? I know that long covid is real, and I personally know people who have lost respiratory strength for months after otherwise recovering. Given my health, age, and vaccination history, I am not worried about hospitalization or death, but the possibility of long covid does genuinely worry me. I am a physically healthy male in my mid-twenties who is fully vaccinated and boosted (two s plus ).",To what extent am I protected from long covid if I catch omicron? +" I'm convinced that it will make me very unwell. But really, I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop and it sucks so much. I'm beyond frustrated and sad and this whole 'let's end the pandemic with a BANG' mood I'm seeing everywhere feels dreadful. I'm incredibly afraid of getting Covid, mainly because I have rotten luck when it comes to health stuff. Even if I might be fine, I have immunocompromised loved ones and I don't know if they'll survive this. But really, I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop and it sucks so much.",I'm convinced that it will make me very unwell. +" And I don't even know if I can go back into the outside world again, either to go grocery shopping, to exercise at the gym, or to walk at the local park, just because one of our friends died. However, they traveled with her together, and she used to work for my stepfather. Anyone willing to support me over this? Thanks. Really, I don't know what to say to them in order to heal them of her death. And I don't even know if I can go back into the outside world again, either to go grocery shopping, to exercise at the gym, or to walk at the local park, just because one of our friends died.","And I don't even know if I can go back into the outside world again, either to go grocery shopping, to exercise at the gym, or to walk at the local park, just because one of our friends died." +" They took a break when omicron first started circulating but are now back at it, despite things not getting any better. I miss my room and I dont have many clothes or my meds here, but hes hitting these mics every fucking night and Im scared of contracting it. I miss my room and I dont have many clothes or my meds here, but hes hitting these mics every fucking night and Im scared of contracting it. And also madtheyre fucking open mics. I am immunocompromised and Im terrified so Ive been staying at home with my parents. I miss my room and I dont have many clothes or my meds here, but hes hitting these mics every fucking night and Im scared of contracting it.","They took a break when omicron first started circulating but are now back at it, despite things not getting any better." +" if anyone has experience with this kind of combination of vaccines pls let me know if you felt okay. but I'm really scared that because the vaccines are different types I will have bad symptoms after, or that I will get some reaction in the first 15 min from getting the vaccine, when they tell you to wait around just in case. if anyone has experience with this kind of combination of vaccines pls let me know if you felt okay. I'm scared of mixing different types of vaccines (AZ is viral vector vaccine, and is mRNA). although I am also scared of getting COVID and going through it badly or ending up in hospital or with long COVID.",if anyone has experience with this kind of combination of vaccines pls let me know if you felt okay. +" My question is this: is there any sense in having my partner isolate in a bedroom here at my house given that yesterday we were kissing, had sex, etc.? Like, wouldnt I already be exposed and thus have no reason to isolate? Or is it still sensible to have her isolate on the chance that I somehow havent already gotten it? My partner tested negative on a rapid test yesterday before coming over, but Im not confident thats an accurate result based on the timeline.","My question is this: is there any sense in having my partner isolate in a bedroom here at my house given that yesterday we were kissing, had sex, etc.?" + My therapist only tells me there is nothing I can do and that everyone is going through it but I am really losing my patience. My therapist only tells me there is nothing I can do and that everyone is going through it but I am really losing my patience. Ive had a lot of trouble concentrating at work due to my depression.,My therapist only tells me there is nothing I can do and that everyone is going through it but I am really losing my patience. +" It discouraged me greatly and caused me to spiral out of control, thinking that more and more variants will come and each will be deadlier than the last. Heck, there are people calling this a forever pandemic. It discouraged me greatly and caused me to spiral out of control, thinking that more and more variants will come and each will be deadlier than the last. I have come close to despairing of the pandemic ever ending this year. Can someone please cheer me up?","It discouraged me greatly and caused me to spiral out of control, thinking that more and more variants will come and each will be deadlier than the last." +" I was sick in December with maybe-covid so I'm wondering if that has anything to do with my body's unhappy reaction today. I hope that whenever the next booster is, that it isn't any more intense than this. :/ Anyway, I'm very pleased to have got the vaccine, eventually I wabt to see my parents (been 2 years!).",I was sick in December with maybe-covid so I'm wondering if that has anything to do with my body's unhappy reaction today. + I agree with that. He still thinks the pandemic can end this year provided we vaccinate more in the world. That I agree with. But that does not mean vaccinations are ineffective. Still are. Also his talk of Omnicron is more nuanced: he says it is foolish to let people just try to take their chances with this particularly unvaccinated ones.,I agree with that. He still thinks the pandemic can end this year provided we vaccinate more in the world. That I agree with. + He has had to go to the ER for a breathing treatment with flu before. In our best hospital 30% of admits are vaxxed and almost that high in ICU. In our best hospital 30% of admits are vaxxed and almost that high in ICU. I dont see how Omicron is milder. Im just so stressed and anxious.,He has had to go to the ER for a breathing treatment with flu before. +" I feel like the symptoms are serious, but I also feel like it could just be anxiety, but none of my doctors have suggested that or have even mentioned how we can treat it? It has been frustrating to have no answers or course of action. I feel like the symptoms are serious, but I also feel like it could just be anxiety, but none of my doctors have suggested that or have even mentioned how we can treat it?","I feel like the symptoms are serious, but I also feel like it could just be anxiety, but none of my doctors have suggested that or have even mentioned how we can treat it?" +" All because someone at work didnt understand the new CDC guidance. Any tv series or movie recommendations? What about crafts for beginners? Game apps for iPhone? Virtual hugs? But instead, Ive been home all week unable to go skiing or winter hiking or spending time with my friends and family. Im vaxxed and boosted but still managed to catch covid. But instead, Ive been home all week unable to go skiing or winter hiking or spending time with my friends and family.",All because someone at work didnt understand the new CDC guidance. +" My SO got covid around 14 days ago (at least that's when symptoms first showed) and although all of the major symptoms are gone and a negative antigen test a few days ago; there is still an occasional cough every now and then. I have since been quarantining from her, but I am curious if this cough could mean she is contagious still. I do realize it has been much longer than the CDC's guidelines in regards to both 5 and even 10 days, and I was wondering if I am just being overly cautious and that we are actually in the clear to see each other, kiss, etc. ;essentially carry on as normal. Thanks so much!",My SO got covid around 14 days ago (at least that's when symptoms first showed) and although all of the major symptoms are gone and a negative antigen test a few days ago; there is still an occasional cough every now and then. +" With everything being closed most of the time, I haven't been able to build any kind of social life here. Also, while I understand masking has been necessary to combat the spread of covid, it has had a profound psychological impact on me. With everything being closed most of the time, I haven't been able to build any kind of social life here.","With everything being closed most of the time, I haven't been able to build any kind of social life here." +" She's worried that it will be long term or permanent, anyone have any insight? We had over all very mild symptoms BUT she has lost her taste and smell, not completely but for the most part.","She's worried that it will be long term or permanent, anyone have any insight?" +" Anyone know if well have treatments for this down the line? Im not worried about dying, but am concerned about losing my sense of smell/taste permanently if I do contract COVID. Im not worried about dying, but am concerned about losing my sense of smell/taste permanently if I do contract COVID.",Anyone know if well have treatments for this down the line? +" People are insisting on lockdowns and remote learning even if we have vaccines and treatments. There wasn't anything like that with the flu or similar, and Covid is now having a mortality rate at least close to the flu. This is not life for me. This is just survival mode, and I don't know the point of living like this permanently. This is just survival mode, and I don't know the point of living like this permanently. They simply want us to live a dull life, without the good things of pre pandemic life, and to stay in a permanent state of emergency, because they're scared of life.","People are insisting on lockdowns and remote learning even if we have vaccines and treatments. There wasn't anything like that with the flu or similar, and Covid is now having a mortality rate at least close to the flu." +" How worried should I be? Is this normal? I'm only getting my tests done tomorrow, anything you'd recommend? I'm feeling a bit short of breath this whole day (past 10+ hours) and I'm taking bigger breaths. Sometimes I get dizzy. How worried should I be? Is this normal? I'm only getting my tests done tomorrow, anything you'd recommend?","How worried should I be? Is this normal? I'm only getting my tests done tomorrow, anything you'd recommend?" + I feel like I have no metric for what's appropriate to worry about. I stayed with my parents this week and all the sudden I'm beside myself with fear that they might have caught covid at the grocery store and I'm mad at myself for seeing them. I stayed with my parents this week and all the sudden I'm beside myself with fear that they might have caught covid at the grocery store and I'm mad at myself for seeing them. Is that a thing with omicron? Are people getting it just from going to the grocery store? I stayed with my parents this week and all the sudden I'm beside myself with fear that they might have caught covid at the grocery store and I'm mad at myself for seeing them.,I feel like I have no metric for what's appropriate to worry about. +" Isolating away from home because theres only one bathroom there, so its not ideal. Is this taking too long for a vaccinated person? How do I know when to call my doctor about it? Should I assume Im contagious until all symptoms resolve? On day 4 I was just sure I was over the worst of it, only to be quite wrong. Is this taking too long for a vaccinated person? How do I know when to call my doctor about it? Should I assume Im contagious until all symptoms resolve?","Isolating away from home because theres only one bathroom there, so its not ideal." +" Should I get the booster, knowing that I experienced these symptoms? Regardless, I had frequent irregular heart rhythms (and shortness of breath) for more than a week after each time I was vaccinated, which made my job extremely hard. Please advise, I'm afraid. Should I get the booster, knowing that I experienced these symptoms? Has anyone received any advice with these symptoms post-vaccination? I am a young adult male (20-25), twice vaccinated with and worried about what may happen if I take the booster.","Should I get the booster, knowing that I experienced these symptoms?" +" I've been told that I'm no longer contagious but since I still have a sore throat I've been to scared of goiong around because what if I AM contagious...? But it got me thinking When would it be safe, or IS it safe to send gifts over mail if you have covid? It takes 2-5 days (or more, but it's not holidays so I wouldn't know) to ship. I still have a sore throat as of today. I've been told that I'm no longer contagious but since I still have a sore throat I've been to scared of goiong around because what if I AM contagious...?",I've been told that I'm no longer contagious but since I still have a sore throat I've been to scared of goiong around because what if I AM contagious...? +" I've gone back to work after being on sick leave for 2 weeks but I'm wondering if I should stay at home a little bit longer. Usually I was sick for 3-4 days but here I was sick for two weeks. During the first week I was lying in bed. I did not have the strength or desire for anything, I was only getting up to go to the toilet. I feel out of focus now, generally weak and tired quickly. This disease is strange. I've gone back to work after being on sick leave for 2 weeks but I'm wondering if I should stay at home a little bit longer.",I've gone back to work after being on sick leave for 2 weeks but I'm wondering if I should stay at home a little bit longer. +" We have a bad Governor, we have highest cases than other states, and it seems like we'll be the only state that will never end the pandemic. I guess Californians will never be lucky again. Hi, I tried to have hope for the state I live in, California, and I thought it finally peaked from the Omicron, but I've found out that article I posted was a lie and it got deleted.","We have a bad Governor, we have highest cases than other states, and it seems like we'll be the only state that will never end the pandemic." +" Scientists can't even seem to come to an agreement on how common Long COVID is, even though they've been monitoring this disease for two god damn years. But the idea of me one day never being able to focus or remember things properly to the point where I'll never be able to find work or even do simple things like driving (which I love to do by the way) or even take a shower without feeling like I'll pass out for three days afterwards, is absolutely ***terrifying. From what I've read, I'm at risk for neurological Long COVID. I may not have anything serious like Schizophrenia or Bi-Polar Personality Disorder, but my brain is still a hot mess of Pure-O, Anxiety, and possibly Autism and ADHD, almost all of which puts me at a higher risk. If there's one thing that's keeping me from going back to normal in my life, it's my fear of Long COVID. More specifically, the neurological symptoms of Long COVID. But the idea of me one day never being able to focus or remember things properly to the point where I'll never be able to find work or even do simple things like driving (which I love to do by the way) or even take a shower without feeling like I'll pass out for three days afterwards, is absolutely ***terrifying. The initial onset of symptoms doesn't seem to matter for your chances of getting neurological Long COVID.","Scientists can't even seem to come to an agreement on how common Long COVID is, even though they've been monitoring this disease for two god damn years." +" I think it's almost unavoidable that we catch this virus, despite her now staying in her room. I've suffered with Delta and it hospitalized me with pneumonia for a week, which makes me absolutely terrified that a reinfection will make me worse than before, but I've always been hearing how this variant isn't as deadly. I've been extremely hesitant and always finding a way to scare myself from getting an appointment, and our parents haven't fully decided on getting the little ones jabbed.. My mother has ""finally"" gotten COVID after avoiding it all this time, but she only seems to have a very mild fever and a persistent cough.","I think it's almost unavoidable that we catch this virus, despite her now staying in her room." +" I already have had enough of this pandemic, and this variant becoming of concern and getting another Greek name would be an absolute travesty, and would just prolong our return to pre omicron times. I recently heard about the omicron sublineage that was found in Denmark recently and the UK just declared it a variant of interest. I already have had enough of this pandemic, and this variant becoming of concern and getting another Greek name would be an absolute travesty, and would just prolong our return to pre omicron times. I worry that this variant will cause a second spike as it has already overtaken the original Omicron in some parts of the world.","I already have had enough of this pandemic, and this variant becoming of concern and getting another Greek name would be an absolute travesty, and would just prolong our return to pre omicron times." +" I commented on my concern about my country lifting nearly all restrictions, I got downvoted and called ""deranged"". I commented on my concern about my country lifting nearly all restrictions, I got downvoted and called ""deranged"".","I commented on my concern about my country lifting nearly all restrictions, I got downvoted and called ""deranged""." +" But I can't help but have this gut feeling that it's far too soon to do away with mask mandates, mostly because they did that last summer and then delta happened. I feel mostly scared that we will make the same mistake and something much deadlier will surface, especially since we typically have long winters where I live. I feel mostly scared that we will make the same mistake and something much deadlier will surface, especially since we typically have long winters where I live.","But I can't help but have this gut feeling that it's far too soon to do away with mask mandates, mostly because they did that last summer and then delta happened." + When will it end so I can go outside again? I am scared of needles so I have stayed inside for the past 9 months. I am scared of needles so I have stayed inside for the past 9 months.,When will it end so I can go outside again? +" Eight times out of ten, whenever I search Twitter for Covid news, I get bombarded with doomer tweets that say things like the world of 2019 will never return or we will always have to revolve our lives around Covid or you will always have to prove your vax status and wear a mask wherever you go for the rest of your life. 2019 was one of the best years of my life. I started college, made a new group of friends, got my drivers permit, and got autographs from some of my favorite voice actors at AnimeNYC. Eight times out of ten, whenever I search Twitter for Covid news, I get bombarded with doomer tweets that say things like the world of 2019 will never return or we will always have to revolve our lives around Covid or you will always have to prove your vax status and wear a mask wherever you go for the rest of your life. I just wish there was a way to stop my urge to scroll through Twitter, or at least stop myself from coming across the tweets that are making me feel miserable.","Eight times out of ten, whenever I search Twitter for Covid news, I get bombarded with doomer tweets that say things like the world of 2019 will never return or we will always have to revolve our lives around Covid or you will always have to prove your vax status and wear a mask wherever you go for the rest of your life." +" I always get mixed up with calendars for some reason. According to the CDC it should be ""2-dose series separated by 21 days"" [[url] but this only looks like 20 days between doses.","I always get mixed up with calendars for some reason. According to the CDC it should be ""2-dose series separated by 21 days"" [[url] but this only looks like 20 days between doses." + Posted few days ago about being nervous about 2nd pfizer dose and appreciate everyones advice and feedback just want to give some updates for those interested or nervous as well.,Posted few days ago about being nervous about 2nd pfizer dose and appreciate everyones advice and feedback just want to give some updates for those interested or nervous as well. +" But mentally I am exhausted of living here, of the pandemic, of having my friends all abroad and getting out of contact, of being alone to face his death. I lost my uncle who is my best friend, we lived abroad all our lives but because of the pandemic I returned home, and barely managed to see him those 2 years. At least he died happy alongside his family in his hometown where I live. I lost my uncle who is my best friend, we lived abroad all our lives but because of the pandemic I returned home, and barely managed to see him those 2 years. So guilty I didnt reply to his phone call 3 days earlier as my family was also sick of Covid and I was caring for them. I dont know what or how to live life without him in my mind, without meeting him ever again, with seeing the same places without him. But mentally I am exhausted of living here, of the pandemic, of having my friends all abroad and getting out of contact, of being alone to face his death.","But mentally I am exhausted of living here, of the pandemic, of having my friends all abroad and getting out of contact, of being alone to face his death." +" I'm being vague as to not give away my employer but I'm frustrated and wondering how you're coping with being one of the only fields in CA that will be stuck in the past with no end date in sight. I'm being vague as to not give away my employer but I'm frustrated and wondering how you're coping with being one of the only fields in CA that will be stuck in the past with no end date in sight. I have a lot of various traumas from this, as I'm sure many do, and being left out as the rest of my (all vaccinated, myself included) family gets to finally unmask at work is definitely not helping my mental state.",I'm being vague as to not give away my employer but I'm frustrated and wondering how you're coping with being one of the only fields in CA that will be stuck in the past with no end date in sight. +" Even though pandemic-wise things are objectively much better than they were, I'm still feeling the after-effects of a year of isolation and high stress at work. My family isn't great and I have no contact with them. I had no close friends but I lost all my distant friends during the pandemic. Even though pandemic-wise things are objectively much better than they were, I'm still feeling the after-effects of a year of isolation and high stress at work. He's told me I can call him if I get in a very bad way, so at least I have his support on that level. Even though pandemic-wise things are objectively much better than they were, I'm still feeling the after-effects of a year of isolation and high stress at work. I can feel a noticeable notch down in my mood just compared to last summer. I feel dead inside and doing anything requires a huge amount of energy. I feel sad all the time, I cry more. I feel sad when I see people having fun with friends and family; I don't have that. My family isn't great and I have no contact with them. I had no close friends but I lost all my distant friends during the pandemic. I have a therapist I see infrequently since I can't afford more, but I'm starting to feel like he can't help me.","Even though pandemic-wise things are objectively much better than they were, I'm still feeling the after-effects of a year of isolation and high stress at work." +" Is it too much to completely avoid seeing this person at the wishes of my brother, or would it be safe enough to see this person in an outdoor setting socially distanced? I wanted to see an old friend from high school, but I found out that this friend did not get vaccinated. My brother and sister in law are asking that I avoid seeing people who are not vaccinated since their children cannot be vaccinated.","Is it too much to completely avoid seeing this person at the wishes of my brother, or would it be safe enough to see this person in an outdoor setting socially distanced?" +" Im hoping someone here might be able to drop some knowledge? I dont trust what these health professionals are telling me because they all seem to have different opinions and some have willingly admitted that they dont know enough about autoimmune diseases. Ive been told that Im not at any greater risk of getting covid because of my disease, but have read differently. However, Im also afraid that the vaccine will cause further autoimmune problems, as the disease I already have is already a lot to deal with especially when I cant find a health professional that knows enough about it to help me. I dont trust what these health professionals are telling me because they all seem to have different opinions and some have willingly admitted that they dont know enough about autoimmune diseases. Im concerned about getting the vaccine because Ive heard from another doctor that its linked to autoimmune responses, but I cant find much online about the matter and Im afraid that if I dont get the vaccine, Ill be putting myself at greater risk. However, Im also afraid that the vaccine will cause further autoimmune problems, as the disease I already have is already a lot to deal with especially when I cant find a health professional that knows enough about it to help me. Ive been told that Im not at any greater risk of getting covid because of my disease, but have read differently. Im concerned about getting the vaccine because Ive heard from another doctor that its linked to autoimmune responses, but I cant find much online about the matter and Im afraid that if I dont get the vaccine, Ill be putting myself at greater risk. However, Im also afraid that the vaccine will cause further autoimmune problems, as the disease I already have is already a lot to deal with especially when I cant find a health professional that knows enough about it to help me.",Im hoping someone here might be able to drop some knowledge? +" My country is in a third wave. Im tired of the endless hurt. Every death that is about to happen here could have been prevented, and no one cares and they call me crazy. Im sure this post will get removed because Im too depressed/depressing for Reddit. My country is in a third wave. Its never ending. Im struggling to work because my anxiety gives me physical symptoms. Im broke because of the pandemic. My friends dont talk to me anymore, or when I do talk to them they just tell me to see a therapist even though I already do (and can barely afford it). Im thinking about stopping eating so I can afford therapy.",My country is in a third wave. Im tired of the endless hurt. +" As a result, many people are fearing that COVID-19 restrictions will be constantly looming over us for the rest of human history, persistently drifting in and out of our lives. As a result, many people are fearing that COVID-19 restrictions will be constantly looming over us for the rest of human history, persistently drifting in and out of our lives. Even with this in mind, the outbreak Israel has been facing is minuscule compared to the size of outbreaks at any point in 2020.","As a result, many people are fearing that COVID-19 restrictions will be constantly looming over us for the rest of human history, persistently drifting in and out of our lives." +" People on the covid long hauler subreddit are saying that we're going to have a huge problem on our hands because no vaccine protects against long covid....This isn't going to end, isn't it? I've recently heard of stories that people who are getting mildly sick after being vaccinated are still coming down with long covid. People on the covid long hauler subreddit are saying that we're going to have a huge problem on our hands because no vaccine protects against long covid....This isn't going to end, isn't it? Right as I think I've tasted freedom, I find out information that makes me want to stay inside forever like a hermit...","People on the covid long hauler subreddit are saying that we're going to have a huge problem on our hands because no vaccine protects against long covid....This isn't going to end, isn't it?" +" i feel like this will never end and I don't need stupid replies like ""hang in there"" or ""it will be okay."" and don't remove this post because it ""causes anxiety."" israel imposed their mask mandate, despite being one of the most vaccinated countries. i feel like this will never end and I don't need stupid replies like ""hang in there"" or ""it will be okay."" i feel like this will never end and I don't need stupid replies like ""hang in there"" or ""it will be okay.""","i feel like this will never end and I don't need stupid replies like ""hang in there"" or ""it will be okay."" and don't remove this post because it ""causes anxiety.""" +" As of now, I'm only having muscle pains and aches, mostly in my arms and legs. In the news, I'm seeing all these articles and videos about how the and are causing heart problems in males under 30. In the news, I'm seeing all these articles and videos about how the and are causing heart problems in males under 30. I just don't wanna end up in the hospital. Healthcare in the US is quite pricey. In the news, I'm seeing all these articles and videos about how the and are causing heart problems in males under 30.","As of now, I'm only having muscle pains and aches, mostly in my arms and legs. In the news, I'm seeing all these articles and videos about how the and are causing heart problems in males under 30." + Should I wait to see how this delta variant plays out the next coming weeks? Im fully vaxed and have been itching to go out again but Im still wary. There hasnt been a spike of cases the last few weeks in my area (yet at least) since the masks were lifted and things are starting to open up. Im fully vaxed and have been itching to go out again but Im still wary. There hasnt been a spike of cases the last few weeks in my area (yet at least) since the masks were lifted and things are starting to open up.,Should I wait to see how this delta variant plays out the next coming weeks? + More or less this pandemic has crushed my mental health and with having some health issues makes me really hesitant to do anything. I was finally getting my life back a little and this Delta variant makes me want to go back to old habits and just stay home and see no one... This makes me really just not want to go out and about again.... More or less this pandemic has crushed my mental health and with having some health issues makes me really hesitant to do anything. I was finally getting my life back a little and this Delta variant makes me want to go back to old habits and just stay home and see no one... More or less this pandemic has crushed my mental health and with having some health issues makes me really hesitant to do anything. I really am at a loss of what to do and am feeling super overwhelmed.,More or less this pandemic has crushed my mental health and with having some health issues makes me really hesitant to do anything. +" Finding information about the virus at this time has been so frustrating - official counsel has lagged internet anecdotes and similar by a considerable amount of time. Does what I describe track with anyone's experience? I wonder for how long I'll be unable to exercise without precipitating unwanted flare-ups of Covid symptoms or Covid vaccine side effects. Finding information about the virus at this time has been so frustrating - official counsel has lagged internet anecdotes and similar by a considerable amount of time. I am under the impression working out a second time ""reactivated"" dormant Covid, but the vaccine kicked back in and enlisted my immune system in fighting this second activation. After the third and a half week or so, I felt well enough to put in a full workout. I've read about different forms ""long Covid"" takes - it's not always persistent - some report reinfection or reactivation of Covid after periods of dormancy. I decide to get the first Covid vaccine (I read that in some ""vaccine vanguard"" countries like Israel, they were recommending one covid shot for those who had already had the virus).",Finding information about the virus at this time has been so frustrating - official counsel has lagged internet anecdotes and similar by a considerable amount of time. + Will i be okay if i go now or should i wait for the 2 weeks so they are fully vaccinated. Will it be significantly less safe if i go now? I have been fully vaccinated for 2 months now and i wanna go visit my family who got their second dose last saturday.,Will i be okay if i go now or should i wait for the 2 weeks so they are fully vaccinated. Will it be significantly less safe if i go now? +" The WHO has just stated that masks will have to be reinstated. It's enough to make me believe that these restrictions are going to have to be forever and that we should say goodbye to EVER getting our lives back. The WHO has just stated that masks will have to be reinstated. That really annoyed me. It's enough to make me believe that these restrictions are going to have to be forever and that we should say goodbye to EVER getting our lives back. I would hate for that to be the case, but honestly, this is VERY discouraging, especially considering how much work we've done. And all because of the Delta Variant.",The WHO has just stated that masks will have to be reinstated. +" While some states have been doing great about getting vaccinated, there are some stubborn anti-vaxxers who are choosing to say no, and unfortunately it's because of those people that the pandemic is still in effect here in America. While some states have been doing great about getting vaccinated, there are some stubborn anti-vaxxers who are choosing to say no, and unfortunately it's because of those people that the pandemic is still in effect here in America. I had hoped that they would wise up by now and realize it's mandatory to take the vaccine, but their stubbornness frustrates me. It's enough to make me believe the pandemic will last forever.","While some states have been doing great about getting vaccinated, there are some stubborn anti-vaxxers who are choosing to say no, and unfortunately it's because of those people that the pandemic is still in effect here in America." +" I sometimes feel like I am just not handling anything well at all, and keep wondering what even is the point to anything anymore. Lately, I keep trying to distract myself and have been trying to go out, but honestly I just find myself worrying that things are going to be like this forever. I hate everything from taking classes online to working from home. I hate everything from taking classes online to working from home. Lately, I keep trying to distract myself and have been trying to go out, but honestly I just find myself worrying that things are going to be like this forever. I sometimes feel like I am just not handling anything well at all, and keep wondering what even is the point to anything anymore.","I sometimes feel like I am just not handling anything well at all, and keep wondering what even is the point to anything anymore." + I have a question about the delta variant. Ive been hearing people that and astra vaccines are effective against the delta variant. Ive been hearing people that and astra vaccines are effective against the delta variant. We are ready for wave 2 but why people dont just vaccinate up to have at least a safety net. I just want to know because I got and it concerns me and my family health. Ive been hearing people that and astra vaccines are effective against the delta variant.,I have a question about the delta variant. Ive been hearing people that and astra vaccines are effective against the delta variant. +" tbh I have no energy for this anymore. cool now I can rot in depression inside my apartment while being fully vaccinated. so I'm still gonna be stuck at home over the summer. then also I am worried that September return to the office won't happen because everyone is scaring is that we will have another wave in the autumn. finally, I'm glad I am fully vaccinated now and that I will reach full protection in about two weeks. right now situation in my country is more or less okay, but I am still WFH, and my office sent us official info that we can start coming back to the office only since September. so I'm still gonna be stuck at home over the summer. then also I am worried that September return to the office won't happen because everyone is scaring is that we will have another wave in the autumn. finally, I'm glad I am fully vaccinated now and that I will reach full protection in about two weeks. the only consolation I have is that I am being responsible, and I'm not contributing to the situation potentially getting worse again. but idk, it feels like it barely changes anything. I was waiting for this so long, and now I'm just... mildly disappointed. so I'm still gonna be stuck at home over the summer. so literally what is the point?",tbh I have no energy for this anymore. cool now I can rot in depression inside my apartment while being fully vaccinated. + Iceland has stopped all restrictions so i am a bit nervous. Iceland has stopped all restrictions so i am a bit nervous. They offered me to get it sooner but I heard it will decrease it's effectiveness by allot.,Iceland has stopped all restrictions so i am a bit nervous. +" I feel selfish for saying this, Ive done all I can do to protect myself and others against COVID, and I want to continue to live my life after over a year of taking precautions. Ive been hearing stories of breakthroughs of the variant in fully vaccinated people, so I am concerned. At the same time, Im extremely tired of this. I feel selfish for saying this, Ive done all I can do to protect myself and others against COVID, and I want to continue to live my life after over a year of taking precautions. Ive been hearing stories of breakthroughs of the variant in fully vaccinated people, so I am concerned.","I feel selfish for saying this, Ive done all I can do to protect myself and others against COVID, and I want to continue to live my life after over a year of taking precautions." + Ive noticed that a lil blood drop shows on my vaccination spot (took a shower half an hour later). Best part is I was told I could come back for my second dose whenever my relative was scheduled to get Hers. I now have a whole different perspective on my governments organization. They have a good oiled vaccination machine. They just need more doses.,Ive noticed that a lil blood drop shows on my vaccination spot (took a shower half an hour later). +" So far the CDC hasn't gone back on its masking and/or social distancing requirements for vaccinated individuals, but after the WHO said I do feel very, very worried and discouraged. I had figured that once we are vaccinated we would no longer have to do any of that. So far the CDC hasn't gone back on its masking and/or social distancing requirements for vaccinated individuals, but after the WHO said I do feel very, very worried and discouraged. I had hoped that the vaccine would mean we would have to stop doing that, but the Delta Variant would probably mean that we have to do so forever no matter what. So far the CDC hasn't gone back on its masking and/or social distancing requirements for vaccinated individuals, but after the WHO said I do feel very, very worried and discouraged.","So far the CDC hasn't gone back on its masking and/or social distancing requirements for vaccinated individuals, but after the WHO said I do feel very, very worried and discouraged." +" The fact that we are still making progress with vaccination should remind myself that we are still on the path to beating the pandemic and that these restrictions are soon going to be gone. That's why I feel I should take time off from looking at the updates of teh Delta Variant. I have been realizing that I've been spiraling out of control lately on account of the Delta Variant reports, particularly the WHO message. As of right now we have not been seeing many case increases here in the US. The occasional rise, but so far it hasn't been huge. The fact that we are still making progress with vaccination should remind myself that we are still on the path to beating the pandemic and that these restrictions are soon going to be gone. I have been realizing that I've been spiraling out of control lately on account of the Delta Variant reports, particularly the WHO message.",The fact that we are still making progress with vaccination should remind myself that we are still on the path to beating the pandemic and that these restrictions are soon going to be gone. +" Hospital beds are already over-demanded, and well, Im terrified, seeing as weve had a massively inefficient vaccine rollout which just so happens to have widely employed the one vaccine that provides less protection (being the J&J). Ive had a couple small interactions and people arent being careful. Theyve given up. Im in South Africa and Im horrified at whats happening. Were about to face the worst wave yet. Hospital beds are already over-demanded, and well, Im terrified, seeing as weve had a massively inefficient vaccine rollout which just so happens to have widely employed the one vaccine that provides less protection (being the J&J). Ive had a couple small interactions and people arent being careful. For anyone who reminded me two days ago not to be depressed, dont worry, I spoke to my therapist and then this shit happened.","Hospital beds are already over-demanded, and well, Im terrified, seeing as weve had a massively inefficient vaccine rollout which just so happens to have widely employed the one vaccine that provides less protection (being the J&J)." +" Im home from campus for the summer and plan to take a semester off, and the longer Ive been staying home the more Ive been concerned about my parents not getting vaccinated. My mother has many health issues already that makes her risk of suffering long-term/permanent damage from COVID higher. The thing is if something happens Im the only one around to bear the responsibility. Im home from campus for the summer and plan to take a semester off, and the longer Ive been staying home the more Ive been concerned about my parents not getting vaccinated. Now Im gripped with the fear that they will get delta. My mother has many health issues already that makes her risk of suffering long-term/permanent damage from COVID higher. The thing is if something happens Im the only one around to bear the responsibility. I will have to find a way to help keep my mothers business afloat, tend to my parents and keep myself safe. No matter what I try (studies, articles, anecdotes) they wont listen and are too petrified to get it.","Im home from campus for the summer and plan to take a semester off, and the longer Ive been staying home the more Ive been concerned about my parents not getting vaccinated. My mother has many health issues already that makes her risk of suffering long-term/permanent damage from COVID higher. The thing is if something happens Im the only one around to bear the responsibility." + Should I be concerned? I just read that taking pain killers can dampen the immune response. The second jab has some pretty intense side effects. I just read that taking pain killers can dampen the immune response. I hope I haven't been hindering mine. I just read that taking pain killers can dampen the immune response.,Should I be concerned? +" However there are 2 cases of deaths because of the in my city alone, despite there are only approximately 1000 people getting the vaccines in my city. Disclaimer Im NOT anti vax. However there are 2 cases of deaths because of the in my city alone, despite there are only approximately 1000 people getting the vaccines in my city.","However there are 2 cases of deaths because of the in my city alone, despite there are only approximately 1000 people getting the vaccines in my city." + I don't think I will survive another year of isolation. I'm afraid that my work will push us more in person and I'll send up not being able to do anything I enjoy but still terrified because I have to go to work in person. I'm afraid that my work will push us more in person and I'll send up not being able to do anything I enjoy but still terrified because I have to go to work in person. What's the point of living like that? Now that the WHO is recommending masks again I don't know what to do. I don't think I will survive another year of isolation. Frankly it doesn't matter - if I can die just because I went outside I'll be isolated no matter what the government says. I'm afraid that my work will push us more in person and I'll send up not being able to do anything I enjoy but still terrified because I have to go to work in person. I've been living life pretty much normally since the CDC said you could stop wearing masks if vaccinated. Now that the WHO is recommending masks again I don't know what to do.,I don't think I will survive another year of isolation. I'm afraid that my work will push us more in person and I'll send up not being able to do anything I enjoy but still terrified because I have to go to work in person. +" Lots of us weren't doing too great before the pandemic hit, but then, after 15 months of slow, grinding lockdowns, endless bad news on top of bad news, and nowhere to go to get away from it... Is it really a wonder why everyone is so unhappy all the time? I can't relax, I can't focus, and it's been seven or eight months since I've had any meaningful hope for the future. The possibility of a variant wave in the Fall, forcing us back into yet another lockdown, terrifies me. I feel like a machine that's trying harder and harder to run without lubricant, to the point that it's just scraping metal-on-metal, and every day is a bit harder than the last. I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to keep this up. I can't relax, I can't focus, and it's been seven or eight months since I've had any meaningful hope for the future. 2019 was the best things will ever be in my lifetime, and it's all downhill from here.","Lots of us weren't doing too great before the pandemic hit, but then, after 15 months of slow, grinding lockdowns, endless bad news on top of bad news, and nowhere to go to get away from it... Is it really a wonder why everyone is so unhappy all the time?" + Now that things seem to be getting better but Delta might ruin it. Now I'm so freakin worried that I might have to miss another year because this fucking Delta variant could evade some vaccines. Now I'm so freakin worried that I might have to miss another year because this fucking Delta variant could evade some vaccines. I missed out on a year and a half of my high school experience. Now that things seem to be getting better but Delta might ruin it.,Now that things seem to be getting better but Delta might ruin it. +" These physical and mental effects are just making me feel pretty bummed out and sad. But I feel really alone in this, as everyone around me is getting vaccinated and going out and enjoying life, right as I'm getting so sick and homebound. To be clear, I 100% support getting vaccinated. My side effects are mild compared to what Covid long-haulers go through. I was hospitalized for a rapid heartbeat and chest pain 2 weeks ago which I was told is pleurisy. I can't drive anymore because I don't have the strength in my arms to navigate the steering wheel. I sleep 3 or 4 hours a nite because the pain keeps waking me up. I made the tough decision today to withdraw from school this term because I just feel so delirious a lot of the time now that my brain can't do it. These physical and mental effects are just making me feel pretty bummed out and sad. But I feel really alone in this, as everyone around me is getting vaccinated and going out and enjoying life, right as I'm getting so sick and homebound. I have faith that this will get better, I'm just having a hard time accepting that I need to put my life on hold until it does. I decided not to get the second shot with my doctor's support, because I've been so unwell that they say my body needs a break. I have faith that this will get better, I'm just having a hard time accepting that I need to put my life on hold until it does.","These physical and mental effects are just making me feel pretty bummed out and sad. But I feel really alone in this, as everyone around me is getting vaccinated and going out and enjoying life, right as I'm getting so sick and homebound." +" there are a bunch of things that i dont feel comfortable doing yet even though i am vaccinated and people act like thats not valid. i am grateful i am able to do the normal day to day things again, why do people feel the need to over do it? It so exhausting to say no to a bar or traveling and having to explain yourself all over again. Its like a lot of the people around me think that the pandemic is over. Right now a friend from another country wants to come visit and i know that i dont feel comfortable and i have to tell them that, but its something i shouldnt have to say. i am grateful i am able to do the normal day to day things again, why do people feel the need to over do it? there are a bunch of things that i dont feel comfortable doing yet even though i am vaccinated and people act like thats not valid.",there are a bunch of things that i dont feel comfortable doing yet even though i am vaccinated and people act like thats not valid. +" So I want to know if any you know where I can get masks that are migraine/sensory friendly? While still doing the job a normal medical mask does. However, the masks are a nightmare for me personally. I want to clarify that I am in no way shape an anti masker, I believe we do need them during the pandemic and any future outbreaks. They trigger off my migraines, I could hardly concentrate at school because of it. I also have a sensory disability, which makes wearing masks 10 times harder. And it looks like we have to wear them for the next school year, and its my final year. I cant risk it.",So I want to know if any you know where I can get masks that are migraine/sensory friendly? While still doing the job a normal medical mask does. + I'm just a little nervous since this will be indoors and might be crowded and I'm not sure about the mask policy at the venue. I've been worrying especially with the Delta variant going around. I'm just a little nervous since this will be indoors and might be crowded and I'm not sure about the mask policy at the venue. My state has not been very restrictive during COVID-19. I've been worrying especially with the Delta variant going around.,I'm just a little nervous since this will be indoors and might be crowded and I'm not sure about the mask policy at the venue. I've been worrying especially with the Delta variant going around. +" I feel as though I am being discriminated against for taking . I know I did the right thing taking the first one offered to me, but it shouldnt matter as to what vaccine was offered or where that vaccine dose was manufactured (apparently certain countries in the EU arent accepting those individuals who have had AZ manufactured by the Serum Institute in India). I am feeling regret over taking in late April over getting at a later time (it was the one offered to me first). I feel as though I am being discriminated against for taking . I know I did the right thing taking the first one offered to me, but it shouldnt matter as to what vaccine was offered or where that vaccine dose was manufactured (apparently certain countries in the EU arent accepting those individuals who have had AZ manufactured by the Serum Institute in India).",I feel as though I am being discriminated against for taking . +" Today, the WHO said that even fully vaxxed people need to go back to masking and social distancing because of the Delta variant. Today, the WHO said that even fully vaxxed people need to go back to masking and social distancing because of the Delta variant.","Today, the WHO said that even fully vaxxed people need to go back to masking and social distancing because of the Delta variant." +" Hey all &#x200B; I know its illogical but I worry that by the time October/November hits that somehow covid will come roaring back with a vengence with a vaccine escaping variant. But I guess as things (slowly) re open Im terrified that its going to be a repeat of last fall. I personally cannot mentally survive another round of lockdowns and this going on forever and I fear for my mental health if it does come back. &#x200B; Granted I know we now have the vaccines and I trust the efficacy, but I know that last year the virus also retreated in the summer. Hey all &#x200B; I know its illogical but I worry that by the time October/November hits that somehow covid will come roaring back with a vengence with a vaccine escaping variant. But I guess as things (slowly) re open Im terrified that its going to be a repeat of last fall. Iguess what Im saying is I worry about getting my hopes up for a normal happy life moving forward without this coming up again. I personally cannot mentally survive another round of lockdowns and this going on forever and I fear for my mental health if it does come back. Im in Canada where almost everyone is getting their second dose in the next month (including myself) which I am happy about. &#x200B; Granted I know we now have the vaccines and I trust the efficacy, but I know that last year the virus also retreated in the summer.",Hey all &#x200B; I know its illogical but I worry that by the time October/November hits that somehow covid will come roaring back with a vengence with a vaccine escaping variant. But I guess as things (slowly) re open Im terrified that its going to be a repeat of last fall. I personally cannot mentally survive another round of lockdowns and this going on forever and I fear for my mental health if it does come back. +" Im just wondering what this means on a larger scale, if someone could please help clear this up. So, L.A. Countys health department is advising everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to mask up indoors. I havent followed our metrics too closely out of concern for my anxiety and mental health, but I thought our vaccination rates were doing well. Im fully protected so I know on a personal level Im good. So, L.A. Countys health department is advising everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to mask up indoors.","Im just wondering what this means on a larger scale, if someone could please help clear this up." + I've tried pouring my heart and soul into figuring things out but no matter how much I debunk it feels like there's always more shit that could come out. Covid itself was bearable enough but my own mom being lied to and deceived with this shit makes me wish I didn't have to live through this. I've tried pouring my heart and soul into figuring things out but no matter how much I debunk it feels like there's always more shit that could come out. Covid itself was bearable enough but my own mom being lied to and deceived with this shit makes me wish I didn't have to live through this.,I've tried pouring my heart and soul into figuring things out but no matter how much I debunk it feels like there's always more shit that could come out. + I know this isn't the same situation as with the Covid vaccines but it gives me the same vibe when I read that someone doesn't want to take the vaccine.,I know this isn't the same situation as with the Covid vaccines but it gives me the same vibe when I read that someone doesn't want to take the vaccine. +" Does anybody what my risk of catching it would be? More specifically the Delta variant? My wife is also vaccinated but we have a beautiful 2 year old boy that we dont ever wanna bring the virus home too. Ive been fully vaxxed with the vaccine since March but I still try and mask up whenever Im indoors with a large crowd (stores, gyms, work, etc) Ive tried masking up in a gym but I sweat so much that my masks become drench thus causing me problems breathing that I need to pull it down so often just so I can breath properly. My wife is also vaccinated but we have a beautiful 2 year old boy that we dont ever wanna bring the virus home too.",Does anybody what my risk of catching it would be? More specifically the Delta variant? + I've been seeing articles as of the last few days that show the MRNA vaccines could have very very long protection which is a great thing!! I've been seeing articles as of the last few days that show the MRNA vaccines could have very very long protection which is a great thing!! I've been seeing articles as of the last few days that show the MRNA vaccines could have very very long protection which is a great thing!!,I've been seeing articles as of the last few days that show the MRNA vaccines could have very very long protection which is a great thing!! +" My mom-brain is still on high-alert, and I cant get it to calm down about groceries being safe to handle. I cant get my mind onboard with buying my daughter fresh produce!! I cant get my mind onboard with buying my daughter fresh produce!! My mom-brain is still on high-alert, and I cant get it to calm down about groceries being safe to handle.","My mom-brain is still on high-alert, and I cant get it to calm down about groceries being safe to handle." +" Today LA county just recommended vaccinated people wear masks again indoors. And wearing a mask just doesn't feel natural anymore and I can breathe a lot easier without one. In the part of California I'm in they haven't been telling vaccinated people too start wearing masks again, but generally the sf bay area has been more cautious than LA throughout the pandemic, which means they could reintroduce recommendations or worse mandates in my area My mental health has been getting a lot better now that all restrictions are gone in California. It's not a mandate but nonetheless it's kind of discouraging too hear 2 weeks after the mask mandate in California was lifted.",Today LA county just recommended vaccinated people wear masks again indoors. +" Anyone been vaccinated shortly after covid or have any advice? With Delta now a problem, I want to do it soon. But I've also heard it all: do it right away, wait ninety days, wait six months to a year. With Delta now a problem, I want to do it soon.",Anyone been vaccinated shortly after covid or have any advice? + What are my options? Is it okay to take or as the second dose? However I am currently in United States where there is no AZ vaccine available.,What are my options? Is it okay to take or as the second dose? +" Mask mandates lifted in schools. About 15% of my fellowcitizens vote for parties whose leaders believe in nanochips in vaccines, chemtrails and ""doctors are killing people on purpose"". It just seems we will not get out of the mess. Too many people are far gone. Czechia, the mess of a country, that became known as #bestincovid. We managed to handle the really nasty fourth wave my rigorous testing and enforcing FFP2 masks pretty much everywhere... until government has done away with that. About 15% of my fellowcitizens vote for parties whose leaders believe in nanochips in vaccines, chemtrails and ""doctors are killing people on purpose"". I am among the 30% of fully vaccinated people and I am not ready for ending up in lockdown because of people who will not take the vaccine, because they are worried about Bill Gates' nanochips or feel it is some sort of rebelion. Today a big upset about Croatia not letting unvaccinated and untested people in. Not the fact we are entering fifth wave. 30 000 dead in fucking tiny ass 10 milion country. And yet, many think it's nothing. It just seems we will not get out of the mess.","Mask mandates lifted in schools. About 15% of my fellowcitizens vote for parties whose leaders believe in nanochips in vaccines, chemtrails and ""doctors are killing people on purpose""." +" Do I really have to be worried? When I am fully vaccinated, what safety measures should I still follow? Hearing that Delta is very transmissible, and often even infects vaccinated folk, scares me. I know efficiency of the vaccines was never 100% but I believed at least we'd be safe from Covid when we get vaccinated. But we also have two kids (age 5 and 3) in our family. Obviously they can't get vaccinated. Hearing that Delta is very transmissible, and often even infects vaccinated folk, scares me. At school, everyone wears a mask, we are 1,5m apart, the windows are open and everyone gets tested daily. At work, my coworker wears a mask and so do I. When I eat or drink I go outside. Otherwise, I don't take off my mask at all (I wear FFP2 or FFP3).","Do I really have to be worried? When I am fully vaccinated, what safety measures should I still follow?" +" The bad news sometimes feels non-ending, is it just me or has been this bad since April? How do I get out ... it's almost 3 months of constant red in my mood calender, it was bad but never this bad. The bad news sometimes feels non-ending, is it just me or has been this bad since April? Haven't been able to recover since then and I'm just tired, depressed and scared. Even this subreddit sometimes feels too negative.","The bad news sometimes feels non-ending, is it just me or has been this bad since April?" +" I contacted my school to allow me to take this course this year but they didn't make an exception. I amazingly had this course at the exact wrong time. Well, due to my school being concerned about the tools having germs on them, the course was cancelled. Well, since my school has a semester system I got this course in Semester 2, which amazingly began at the beginning of March 2020. So boom, couldn't do this course. Well, due to my school being concerned about the tools having germs on them, the course was cancelled. I contacted my school to allow me to take this course this year but they didn't make an exception.",I contacted my school to allow me to take this course this year but they didn't make an exception. +" I amazingly had this course at the exact wrong time. Well, due to my school being concerned about the tools having germs on them, the course was cancelled. Well, since my school has a semester system I got this course in Semester 2, which amazingly began at the beginning of March 2020. So boom, couldn't do this course. Well, due to my school being concerned about the tools having germs on them, the course was cancelled. I contacted my school to allow me to take this course this year but they didn't make an exception.",I amazingly had this course at the exact wrong time. +" Is it just another pathetic attempt of fearmongering, which media can't catch a break from, or should I really be worried about another lockdown coming in fall? However, I've read a couple of articles about how the fourth wave may come (mainly because of the Delta variant and UEFA cup), about the spike of cases in the UK, etc. I live in EU (Germany) and we're doing good right now. Is it just another pathetic attempt of fearmongering, which media can't catch a break from, or should I really be worried about another lockdown coming in fall? This winter was absolutely terrible and miserable and I'd rather enter the cage full of rabid hungry dogs that go through it again tbh. I live in EU (Germany) and we're doing good right now. However, I've read a couple of articles about how the fourth wave may come (mainly because of the Delta variant and UEFA cup), about the spike of cases in the UK, etc.","Is it just another pathetic attempt of fearmongering, which media can't catch a break from, or should I really be worried about another lockdown coming in fall?" + I just want these variants to stop because it seems like everytime Im semi happy a new one makes a surprise and turns out to be more contagious. Im in the US and even though I am very lucky to be fully vaxxed and Ive been seeing my friends and doing normal things (which has been great) Im always nervous about another surge happening because of all this news on the delta variant and Im seeing things of people on here saying it could be a repeat of 2020. Im in the US and even though I am very lucky to be fully vaxxed and Ive been seeing my friends and doing normal things (which has been great) Im always nervous about another surge happening because of all this news on the delta variant and Im seeing things of people on here saying it could be a repeat of 2020. Im in the US and even though I am very lucky to be fully vaxxed and Ive been seeing my friends and doing normal things (which has been great) Im always nervous about another surge happening because of all this news on the delta variant and Im seeing things of people on here saying it could be a repeat of 2020. Im more nervous about the restrictions that come with these surges and that if a big surge happens colleges will switch to online learning which i really dont want to happen since I miss my friends in my college state. Im in the US and even though I am very lucky to be fully vaxxed and Ive been seeing my friends and doing normal things (which has been great) Im always nervous about another surge happening because of all this news on the delta variant and Im seeing things of people on here saying it could be a repeat of 2020. I was feeling so much better mentally weeks ago and felt super optimistic because of low numbers and I feel like this delta variant has just put a wrench in that. I was feeling so much better mentally weeks ago and felt super optimistic because of low numbers and I feel like this delta variant has just put a wrench in that. I just want these variants to stop because it seems like everytime Im semi happy a new one makes a surprise and turns out to be more contagious.,I just want these variants to stop because it seems like everytime Im semi happy a new one makes a surprise and turns out to be more contagious. + How likely will it put things back to square one? Will I be put in another lockdown and forced to wear a mask again? I've been hearing about reports of a covid variant called Delta running amuck. How likely will it put things back to square one? Will I be put in another lockdown and forced to wear a mask again? I've been hearing about reports of a covid variant called Delta running amuck.,How likely will it put things back to square one? Will I be put in another lockdown and forced to wear a mask again? + The stress of having to do this makes me want to never have to get either of my kids tested again but I don't think that's the reality. So my 4 yr old has a runny nose and slight cough and nothing else. I was so afraid that he wouldn't go in the building but the sticker and candy they offered was too hard for him to resist. I'm not sure how I'm going to handle this kind of situation in the fall when they're both at school. The stress of having to do this makes me want to never have to get either of my kids tested again but I don't think that's the reality.,The stress of having to do this makes me want to never have to get either of my kids tested again but I don't think that's the reality. + [Our Premier]([url] (equivalent to governor) is the type of person who may put everyone back to lockdown in the Fall. [Our Premier]([url] (equivalent to governor) is the type of person who may put everyone back to lockdown in the Fall. The problem is that the Chief Medical Officer of Ontario is keep looking at case numbers rather than hospitalizations. I'm scared we may have to go through another lockdown because of this misconception.,[Our Premier]([url] (equivalent to governor) is the type of person who may put everyone back to lockdown in the Fall. + I had my first dose () a little over a month ago and I'd like to get my 2nd shot a bit sooner than what is scheduled. However most are now.,I had my first dose () a little over a month ago and I'd like to get my 2nd shot a bit sooner than what is scheduled. However most are now. +" He was picking something up from me and forgot his mask. I'm from new jersey, and my mother says it is ok for vaccinated people not to wear masks, but I'm still anxious about this because of the Delta variant. I'm from new jersey, and my mother says it is ok for vaccinated people not to wear masks, but I'm still anxious about this because of the Delta variant.","He was picking something up from me and forgot his mask. I'm from new jersey, and my mother says it is ok for vaccinated people not to wear masks, but I'm still anxious about this because of the Delta variant." + If there is research along these lines then I it saying it is not possible to spread through groceries/deliveries or that it is simply a lower chance. But still nervous about delta strain and also still don't want to get any covid even if the shirt term effects are minimal due to the vaccine (if I understand correctly the long term effects of getting covid after the vaccine have not been confirmed)? Since the pandemic began I have been placing items in a designated quarantine area. The friend also sides with the CDC over WHO regarding mask usage for vaccinated people so I'm apprehensive to listen to them. But still nervous about delta strain and also still don't want to get any covid even if the shirt term effects are minimal due to the vaccine (if I understand correctly the long term effects of getting covid after the vaccine have not been confirmed)?,If there is research along these lines then I it saying it is not possible to spread through groceries/deliveries or that it is simply a lower chance. +" If it's not the UK (my home country where my family are) that has a problem, it's Denmark (where I live). First my elderly grandparents for being high risk, then my best friend who had her baby very premature, then my mum was bedridden for months due to covid, and now my dad has cancer and has to have chemo. It has been almost a full year since I saw a single family member, more than a year for many of them. So the hopes of ever getting on the UK's green list are smaller and smaller. I have since the start of this whole thing been worrying about loved ones. First my elderly grandparents for being high risk, then my best friend who had her baby very premature, then my mum was bedridden for months due to covid, and now my dad has cancer and has to have chemo. I am fully vaccinated even, and I am watching people here happy about losing restrictions, but I am so scared of losing someone after being away for so long and it's getting more and more overwhelming. It has been almost a full year since I saw a single family member, more than a year for many of them.","If it's not the UK (my home country where my family are) that has a problem, it's Denmark (where I live)." +" I guess the reason is because of the unvaccinated communites who are experiencing the Delta Variant. Luckily that does not seem to be happening here in NJ. According to this has happened. Cases continue to be stable, and we have not seen any of the same kind of explosive growth.",I guess the reason is because of the unvaccinated communites who are experiencing the Delta Variant. + I mean it was already foolish enough to go to a carnival on schrooms and trying to fix something that is probably unfixable anyway. And now Im wondering what the changes are that I might have gotten COVID.,I mean it was already foolish enough to go to a carnival on schrooms and trying to fix something that is probably unfixable anyway. +" Does anyone have any advice on best ways to deal with pretty bad anxiety while living alone and working from home? However, during the last month Ive gone through a breakup of sorts and that has brought my anxiety back. My anxiety got pretty bad several months ago during the holidays when Covid was at its peak and was impossible to see people. However, during the last month Ive gone through a breakup of sorts and that has brought my anxiety back. During that time it got so bad that I drove thousands of miles to be with relatives. Since then Ive also gotten my job back. I talk to a therapist on a weekly basis which has been helpful.",Does anyone have any advice on best ways to deal with pretty bad anxiety while living alone and working from home? +" After the second shot, 2 weeks later i have chest pain, shortness of breath, and i feel more tired than usual. I'm worried that the vaccine may have done something to me, i also noticed my blood pressure was higher than normal, 169/72. I've been exercising daily but today was the worst, i tried walking down the street and completely out of breath. I'm worried that the vaccine may have done something to me, i also noticed my blood pressure was higher than normal, 169/72.","After the second shot, 2 weeks later i have chest pain, shortness of breath, and i feel more tired than usual. I'm worried that the vaccine may have done something to me, i also noticed my blood pressure was higher than normal, 169/72." +" My wife and I are moving to the UK from South Korea this month and are in a tight position regarding vaccination - we could technically get our first jab in Korea but dont have enough time to get both. My wife and I are moving to the UK from South Korea this month and are in a tight position regarding vaccination - we could technically get our first jab in Korea but dont have enough time to get both. I fear that with countries not recognizing vaccination abroad we would be stuck in this limbo of not being believed by either the UK or South Korea Anyone has a similar experience? If it were 1 month ago we would have no problems just having two jabs in the UK but given the current situation, flying in without a minimum level of immunity sounds crazy",My wife and I are moving to the UK from South Korea this month and are in a tight position regarding vaccination - we could technically get our first jab in Korea but dont have enough time to get both. +" I couldn't get a clear answer as to why (no one willing to drive her? she herself not wanting the shots?) About an hour into the visit (in which I'd been sitting next to her, both unmasked, indoors) I found out she was in fact not vaccinated. but point being: I realize I'm probably fine, but with the variants and circumstances of the exposure I do worry about both myself and her. According to my father, she had been vaccinated.",I couldn't get a clear answer as to why (no one willing to drive her? she herself not wanting the shots?) +" (I wish someone could spell out a good plan for reintegration besides - rip off the mask and live!) Feeling that Ive been perceived by others and I cant take it back feels unbearable, yet I took the decision to leave my house so I then encounter feelings of embarrassment, guilt and shame. Not to mention the obvious fear of the delta variant, and overall uncertainty over cdc recommendations. Everyone I know has returned to life normally and Im here in a weird limbo. While Im out, Ive surprisingly found Im quite bored when I leave my house, but the real problem comes the day afterwards. No bars or clubs, but I did attend an outdoor gathering thats weighing heavy on my mind. Feeling that Ive been perceived by others and I cant take it back feels unbearable, yet I took the decision to leave my house so I then encounter feelings of embarrassment, guilt and shame. Not to mention the obvious fear of the delta variant, and overall uncertainty over cdc recommendations. Ive been trying to push myself out of my comfort zone (and sometimes I even get excited to) and so I get ahead of myself and leave my house. Everyone I know has returned to life normally and Im here in a weird limbo.",(I wish someone could spell out a good plan for reintegration besides - rip off the mask and live!) +" I hate being a hypochondriac. I remember reading an article about teens having heart problems or palpitations after getting the vaccine. Ive always been a hypochondriac. And lately, Ive been aware of my heartbeat. When Im resting, I can feel it in my chest by itself. I remember reading an article about teens having heart problems or palpitations after getting the vaccine. And now Im worried that Im one of those people. Im getting my 2nd vaccine shot on Friday. But if my heart thing is vaccine related, wont it get worse? If I get my second and it gives me heart problems the rest of my life, Im screwed. I remember reading an article about teens having heart problems or palpitations after getting the vaccine.",I hate being a hypochondriac. + Just wondering if anyone who had covid while fully vaccinated would mind sharing what it was like? This family member had covid in late winter/spring and was later vaccinated but is now showing symptoms and running a fever. This family member had covid in late winter/spring and was later vaccinated but is now showing symptoms and running a fever. They feel identical to when they had covid.,Just wondering if anyone who had covid while fully vaccinated would mind sharing what it was like? +" I'm mentally preparing for my 15-month toddler to go to her first family birthday party! It will be outdoors, and almost every adult is vaccinated! I'm mentally preparing for my 15-month toddler to go to her first family birthday party! I'm asking everyone who wants to interact with my toddler to wear a mask if they are not vaccinated, but I'm still nervous. It will be outdoors, and almost every adult is vaccinated!",I'm mentally preparing for my 15-month toddler to go to her first family birthday party! +" There seems to be no end, nothing to ease the situation. I read this article about much lower efficacy on the Delta variant by ([url] and now I'm concerned about the possible doom and gloom around it as well as many things vaccinated people like me possibly still can't do. I read this article about much lower efficacy on the Delta variant by ([url] and now I'm concerned about the possible doom and gloom around it as well as many things vaccinated people like me possibly still can't do.","There seems to be no end, nothing to ease the situation." +" Another question, regarding washing whats the best way to deal with that as I can't find anything that could help that issue. So basically, I have been isolating since the day of my symptoms and will end this Sunday, however, my mother started to have symptoms on Saturday and can't do anything till Wednesday, do I still need to isolate till Wednesday, or am I free to go on Sunday. So basically, I have been isolating since the day of my symptoms and will end this Sunday, however, my mother started to have symptoms on Saturday and can't do anything till Wednesday, do I still need to isolate till Wednesday, or am I free to go on Sunday.","Another question, regarding washing whats the best way to deal with that as I can't find anything that could help that issue." + My mother is aged and smokes a lot and my country is in the middle of a covid delta variant spike so I need a high degree of protection. Don't ask me about the legitimacy of that argument though) The goal here is to get a mask with a high degree of protection against covid. My mother is aged and smokes a lot and my country is in the middle of a covid delta variant spike so I need a high degree of protection.,My mother is aged and smokes a lot and my country is in the middle of a covid delta variant spike so I need a high degree of protection. + I am starting to get so fucking tired of behaving this way but im too afraid of a second wave and I still miss the only person ive got so much chemistry whit and honesty I lost way to much money trying to atleast not end this year as a virgin not to mention al the alcohol and schrooms. Oh yea and Ive not even been vaccinated yet but idk all I want is too see lc again but lockdown ruined it all and I just want someone like her you knwo because I just cant get over her ad I cant help but being angry at those experts for ruining it all I honesly wish I died of covid sometimes who want to get old alone anyway? Oh yea and Ive not even been vaccinated yet but idk all I want is too see lc again but lockdown ruined it all and I just want someone like her you knwo because I just cant get over her ad I cant help but being angry at those experts for ruining it all I honesly wish I died of covid sometimes who want to get old alone anyway? I am starting to get so fucking tired of behaving this way but im too afraid of a second wave and I still miss the only person ive got so much chemistry whit and honesty I lost way to much money trying to atleast not end this year as a virgin not to mention al the alcohol and schrooms. Oh yea and Ive not even been vaccinated yet but idk all I want is too see lc again but lockdown ruined it all and I just want someone like her you knwo because I just cant get over her ad I cant help but being angry at those experts for ruining it all I honesly wish I died of covid sometimes who want to get old alone anyway? Oh yea and Ive not even been vaccinated yet but idk all I want is too see lc again but lockdown ruined it all and I just want someone like her you knwo because I just cant get over her ad I cant help but being angry at those experts for ruining it all I honesly wish I died of covid sometimes who want to get old alone anyway?,I am starting to get so fucking tired of behaving this way but im too afraid of a second wave and I still miss the only person ive got so much chemistry whit and honesty I lost way to much money trying to atleast not end this year as a virgin not to mention al the alcohol and schrooms. Oh yea and Ive not even been vaccinated yet but idk all I want is too see lc again but lockdown ruined it all and I just want someone like her you knwo because I just cant get over her ad I cant help but being angry at those experts for ruining it all I honesly wish I died of covid sometimes who want to get old alone anyway? +" This pandemic has given me pretty bad health anxiety, and I still feel super uncomfortable being indoors with such a large group (100-150 people), especially since I live in an area where vaccination rates are under 50% and very few people wear masks (even unvaccinated). I also got the J&J vaccine, and its effectiveness against delta seems somewhat unclear. This pandemic has given me pretty bad health anxiety, and I still feel super uncomfortable being indoors with such a large group (100-150 people), especially since I live in an area where vaccination rates are under 50% and very few people wear masks (even unvaccinated).","This pandemic has given me pretty bad health anxiety, and I still feel super uncomfortable being indoors with such a large group (100-150 people), especially since I live in an area where vaccination rates are under 50% and very few people wear masks (even unvaccinated). I also got the J&J vaccine, and its effectiveness against delta seems somewhat unclear." +" Before I got vaccinated, I was in constant in fear of dying, spreading it to someone high risk, or my family getting sick/dying. The family that's coming hasn't been the safest during COVID. I also have a rocky relationship with religion due to being queer so being in a church setting to begin with is really hard for me. Before I got vaccinated, I was in constant in fear of dying, spreading it to someone high risk, or my family getting sick/dying. I'm trying to set boundaries and minimize exposure, but knowing my family, feeling the weight of their judgment will also give me immense anxiety. My immediate family knows that I suffer with it, but no one aside from my brother really understands the levity of how crippling it can be.","Before I got vaccinated, I was in constant in fear of dying, spreading it to someone high risk, or my family getting sick/dying." +" I live in the USA, and my passport is now useless due to COVID. I doubt other countries will let Americans in again for the foreseeable future, since so many of my ""countrymen"" refuse to get vaccinated.","I live in the USA, and my passport is now useless due to COVID." +" I'm worried that this fall/winter, our governors do things like mandate expensive tests (even for the vaccinated) just to cross a state line, shut down all the restaurants, and so on. I'm worried that this fall/winter, our governors do things like mandate expensive tests (even for the vaccinated) just to cross a state line, shut down all the restaurants, and so on. So I'm fully vaccinated, and I, unlike many, still wear a mask in businesses.","I'm worried that this fall/winter, our governors do things like mandate expensive tests (even for the vaccinated) just to cross a state line, shut down all the restaurants, and so on." +" It's unfortunate, but I have two songs that are very triggering to me now. They're Dua Lupa's ""Break My Heart"" and Mary J. Blige's ""Real Love"". It's unfortunate, but I have two songs that are very triggering to me now.","It's unfortunate, but I have two songs that are very triggering to me now. They're Dua Lupa's ""Break My Heart"" and Mary J. Blige's ""Real Love""." +" hi, i wrote about the first dose and i thought some of you might be interested in the ""trip report"" after the second dose of sputnik, so here i am. speaking of long-term side effects, i feel like i started having moderate headaches more often than last month but there might be a ton of factors, i. e. i started drinking coffee on a regular basis after almost 5 caffeine-free months.","hi, i wrote about the first dose and i thought some of you might be interested in the ""trip report"" after the second dose of sputnik, so here i am." +" [url] Right now a study from the Israeli government just said the vaccine is less effective against the delta variant and it's kinda scarring me. I see a lot of people on Twitter demanding my govenor gavin Newsom make people wear masks again and I really don't want too have too wear them again. Luckily though my area has a very high vaccination rate but the delta variant is still scary I see a lot of people on Twitter demanding my govenor gavin Newsom make people wear masks again and I really don't want too have too wear them again. Ever since I got too take off my mask, I feel like it doesn't feel natural wearing one and its harder too breathe in one. And it feels good being able too wear makeup again. [url] Right now a study from the Israeli government just said the vaccine is less effective against the delta variant and it's kinda scarring me. Luckily though my area has a very high vaccination rate but the delta variant is still scary [url] Right now a study from the Israeli government just said the vaccine is less effective against the delta variant and it's kinda scarring me.",[url] Right now a study from the Israeli government just said the vaccine is less effective against the delta variant and it's kinda scarring me. I see a lot of people on Twitter demanding my govenor gavin Newsom make people wear masks again and I really don't want too have too wear them again. +" Hi, there's the 50th birthday of my parents friend. I got my first shot 3 weeks ago(). There will probably be 50ish guests there (don't know exactly, could be more).","Hi, there's the 50th birthday of my parents friend. I got my first shot 3 weeks ago()." +" Our Government have handled the pandemic pretty poorly throughout and managed to let the Delta variant in with their loose border control measures. Everything was looking pretty hopeful a few months ago, but since the last lockdown rules started easing, cases and hospitalisations have started rising again, even though we're doing pretty well with vaccinations. But the restrictions have meant I can no longer do my job (musician), I can't meet a partner, I've lost all hope for the future and I just feel like I'm waiting for the next bit of bad news. I just don't feel like life is worth living anymore under these restrictions. Our Government have handled the pandemic pretty poorly throughout and managed to let the Delta variant in with their loose border control measures. I went from being a (mostly) happy and functional human to depressed and suicidal since 2020. &#x200B; We keep saying the lockdowns are to protect our (underfunded) NHS from being overwhelmed but if hospitalisations are already getting too high now in the SUMMER, how the hell will they cope with a Winter wave with not only COVID cases but also a new wave of Flu cases which have been low the last year because of the lockdowns??? COVID has completely ruined me. But the restrictions have meant I can no longer do my job (musician), I can't meet a partner, I've lost all hope for the future and I just feel like I'm waiting for the next bit of bad news.",Our Government have handled the pandemic pretty poorly throughout and managed to let the Delta variant in with their loose border control measures. +" Our Government have handled the pandemic pretty poorly throughout and managed to let the Delta variant in with their loose border control measures. We keep saying the lockdowns are to protect our (underfunded) NHS from being overwhelmed but if hospitalisations are already getting too high now in the SUMMER, how the hell will they cope with a Winter wave with not only COVID cases but also a new wave of Flu cases which have been low the last year because of the lockdowns??? We keep saying the lockdowns are to protect our (underfunded) NHS from being overwhelmed but if hospitalisations are already getting too high now in the SUMMER, how the hell will they cope with a Winter wave with not only COVID cases but also a new wave of Flu cases which have been low the last year because of the lockdowns??? Everything was looking pretty hopeful a few months ago, but since the last lockdown rules started easing, cases and hospitalisations have started rising again, even though we're doing pretty well with vaccinations. But the restrictions have meant I can no longer do my job (musician), I can't meet a partner, I've lost all hope for the future and I just feel like I'm waiting for the next bit of bad news. Our Government have handled the pandemic pretty poorly throughout and managed to let the Delta variant in with their loose border control measures. It just feels like this never ending cycle of rising cases, lockdown, falling cases, lift lockdown, rising cases again, etc etc and I'm terrified of going into another lockdown in the Autumn. I can't do it again. We keep saying the lockdowns are to protect our (underfunded) NHS from being overwhelmed but if hospitalisations are already getting too high now in the SUMMER, how the hell will they cope with a Winter wave with not only COVID cases but also a new wave of Flu cases which have been low the last year because of the lockdowns??? I'm struggling so much at the moment with having any sort of hope for the future. COVID has completely ruined me. I went from being a (mostly) happy and functional human to depressed and suicidal since 2020. I take anti depressants now and I started therapy but even on my good days, I still feel like there's this dark cloud over my head and I'm waiting for the next shitstorm. Everything was looking pretty hopeful a few months ago, but since the last lockdown rules started easing, cases and hospitalisations have started rising again, even though we're doing pretty well with vaccinations. I feel guilty for complaining as I know other people have it much worse, and having already had the virus, it's not affected me all that badly. But the restrictions have meant I can no longer do my job (musician), I can't meet a partner, I've lost all hope for the future and I just feel like I'm waiting for the next bit of bad news.",Our Government have handled the pandemic pretty poorly throughout and managed to let the Delta variant in with their loose border control measures. +" The particular mask available to me for purchase is valved, but I'm thinking I can just cover the valve with something solid so as to protect people from me in case I am/become infected. Correct me if I'm wrong. &#x200B; I have a mother with health conditions that make her at risk, so I need a high level of protection. The particular mask available to me for purchase is valved, but I'm thinking I can just cover the valve with something solid so as to protect people from me in case I am/become infected. &#x200B; I have a mother with health conditions that make her at risk, so I need a high level of protection.","The particular mask available to me for purchase is valved, but I'm thinking I can just cover the valve with something solid so as to protect people from me in case I am/become infected. Correct me if I'm wrong." +" Now this goddamn Delta variant shows up out of India because is an incompetent piece of shit and because our border controls are a joke. I'm sick of my sacrifices being squandered by people who don't appreciate them. At this point, I am no longer confident that this Delta variant won't force a resumption of restrictions. I'm fucking tired of all this. I, along with millions my age, have sacrificed an entire year of my young life to protect my older loved ones from this shit. I've gotten vaccinated, I wore masks, I've done my part. Now this goddamn Delta variant shows up out of India because is an incompetent piece of shit and because our border controls are a joke. I am *absolutely not* going to sacrifice another goddamn prime year of my life to protect old folks. I'm sick of my sacrifices being squandered by people who don't appreciate them. I'm already coughing up a chunk of every paycheck to support these people. At this point, if they won't get vaccinated, let them fucking die. At this point, I am no longer confident that this Delta variant won't force a resumption of restrictions. If we get sent back a year, I'm going to completely melt down.",Now this goddamn Delta variant shows up out of India because is an incompetent piece of shit and because our border controls are a joke. +" I'm around 21-ish and I got my 1st dose of the AZ jab back in May, but as the date for my 2nd approaches I am getting a little bit nervous and anxious given all the studies and news coming out about the blood clots and risk of death from the vaccine in young people. I'm super anxious and I couldn't sleep last night because I've been terrified of both catching this virus, or risking a blood clot from a vaccine, it feels like I'm caught between a rock and a hard place, although there is still less risk with the vaccine than COVID given the new variants. As much as I'd like to minimize my risk, I don't want to go around ""vaccine shopping"" since it feels morally conflicting to be messing around with the solution to the pandemic; wouldn't changing to another vaccine cause more risks? I'm around 21-ish and I got my 1st dose of the AZ jab back in May, but as the date for my 2nd approaches I am getting a little bit nervous and anxious given all the studies and news coming out about the blood clots and risk of death from the vaccine in young people. I'm around 21-ish and I got my 1st dose of the AZ jab back in May, but as the date for my 2nd approaches I am getting a little bit nervous and anxious given all the studies and news coming out about the blood clots and risk of death from the vaccine in young people.","I'm around 21-ish and I got my 1st dose of the AZ jab back in May, but as the date for my 2nd approaches I am getting a little bit nervous and anxious given all the studies and news coming out about the blood clots and risk of death from the vaccine in young people. I'm super anxious and I couldn't sleep last night because I've been terrified of both catching this virus, or risking a blood clot from a vaccine, it feels like I'm caught between a rock and a hard place, although there is still less risk with the vaccine than COVID given the new variants." +" First, I developed an odd skin reaction approximately one week after vaccination. Ive heard reports of myocarditis after the second dose in young people. Luckily, all went well and Im not anticipating my second dose. I struggle with severe food allergies and therefore getting the first dose of the vaccine was incredibly difficult for me. First, I developed an odd skin reaction approximately one week after vaccination. Ive heard reports of myocarditis after the second dose in young people.","First, I developed an odd skin reaction approximately one week after vaccination. Ive heard reports of myocarditis after the second dose in young people." +" I live in Italy and here we had three lockdowns, the last one ending around May. Sometimes I just feel like I'm in a different universe than I was in two years ago and nothing makes sense anymore. This past year of isolation broke me completely and I feel like I will never be happy again. I feel so guilty because my family and friends are all so excited and proud of me but I feel empty, scared and sad all the time. Hello everyone, I'm gonna preface this by saying that I'm aware that my fears are driven by my anxiety and that I did finally book an appointment with my psychiatrist to maybe get back on medication. A lot of nice things are happening to me: I am graduating on Monday, I got my vaccine and maybe my boyfriend will finally be able to come visit after 18 months of not seeing each other. I live in Italy and here we had three lockdowns, the last one ending around May. They left me absolutely burnt out. But all I can think about is that this will never end and I will be back in lockdown in October. Evertime I'm happy or having fun or trying to make plans for the future I have a little voice in my head saying 'you can't relax because things are never gonna get better and nothing will work out'. This past year of isolation broke me completely and I feel like I will never be happy again.","I live in Italy and here we had three lockdowns, the last one ending around May. Sometimes I just feel like I'm in a different universe than I was in two years ago and nothing makes sense anymore." +" However, my wife's parents refuse to get vaccinated. While the last year and a half have been trying emotionally and professionally for all of us, things are looking up with the vaccine. However, my wife's parents refuse to get vaccinated. They are not in great health and my father-in-law specifically is older and I worry about his health. Guiltily, I feel very angry at them - I feel like they are offloading responsibility for their safety on my wife, SIL, and myself, which seems extremely selfish. While the last year and a half have been trying emotionally and professionally for all of us, things are looking up with the vaccine. However, my wife's parents refuse to get vaccinated. They are not in great health and my father-in-law specifically is older and I worry about his health. Hi everyone - thank you for the support shown in this forum. This is becoming a big problem because I am building a startup and my cofounder is someone I met during the pandemic. He and I need to start building a more regular working cadence and relationship, but this is really difficult since my wife and SIL are not comfortable with me working in person with him, even though he is vaccinated (though he is much less careful than us).","However, my wife's parents refuse to get vaccinated." +" This lockdown has gone on forever. The news focuses on spreading fear about the Delta variant constantly, and many people are expecting another lockdown in fall/winter despite vaccinations. I feel like it's hard to talk to people anymore. The news focuses on spreading fear about the Delta variant constantly, and many people are expecting another lockdown in fall/winter despite vaccinations. Vaccinations are humanity's only hope to fight back against this virus, and if these don't work against some variants (even though all evidence so far says they do work), then there's nothing we can do. I don't think I can mentally survive another lockdown, and if it happens I feel like I need to get out of Germany.",This lockdown has gone on forever. +" It is scheduled for Sunday with my cousin ( professional tattoo artist ) it will likely take around 6 hours. She's sees so many people and is unvaccinated, so making me a bit nervous. She's sees so many people and is unvaccinated, so making me a bit nervous.","It is scheduled for Sunday with my cousin ( professional tattoo artist ) it will likely take around 6 hours. She's sees so many people and is unvaccinated, so making me a bit nervous." + And I started realizing that seeing how I only wanted to get it to hopefully be able to meet someone. witch isnt going to happen anyway. I was going to get my first shot this sunday. And I started realizing that seeing how I only wanted to get it to hopefully be able to meet someone. witch isnt going to happen anyway. But I keep making up these scenarios in my head of all the way's I could screw it up. And I started realizing that seeing how I only wanted to get it to hopefully be able to meet someone. witch isnt going to happen anyway.,And I started realizing that seeing how I only wanted to get it to hopefully be able to meet someone. witch isnt going to happen anyway. +" Please note that I am NOT an anti masker, I can't stand those people. I find myself gagging after a while of having my mask on which is embarrassing and limiting. Please note that I am NOT an anti masker, I can't stand those people. I was wondering if anyone here has any advice? Is there a way to alleviate this?","Please note that I am NOT an anti masker, I can't stand those people." +" I hate everything about the covid lockdown lifestyle but Im a rule follower so Im gonna comply if need be but this ongoing cycle is breaking my will to live. Things in Colorado have pretty much all opened up again and to be honest, Im back to living my normal life again and it has been glorious and has done wonders to my mental health. I hate everything about the covid lockdown lifestyle but Im a rule follower so Im gonna comply if need be but this ongoing cycle is breaking my will to live. This delta variant has me concerned and confused. Things in Colorado have pretty much all opened up again and to be honest, Im back to living my normal life again and it has been glorious and has done wonders to my mental health.",I hate everything about the covid lockdown lifestyle but Im a rule follower so Im gonna comply if need be but this ongoing cycle is breaking my will to live. +" Consequently, Im feeling increasingly worried that Ill come back in August only to find its gone back to not being safe to see anyone and classes have gone back to being mostly (if not completely) virtual, especially since my home state is one of those mUh FrEeDoMs states with low vaccination rates (granted, Im sure theyd be hesitant to require masks for the same reason, but a lack of that requirement doesnt change how safe or not safe things are). How likely do you think it will be that things will go back to being unsafe to see others when I go back in August (or later in the fall)? Is it reasonable to expect that things will end up needing to go back to being fully socially distanced? With that said, Im now seeing more and more reports (including this report: [url] saying that the new Delta variant will cause the country as a whole to have to reimplement mask and social distancing requirements, especially in states with lower vaccination rates. Consequently, Im feeling increasingly worried that Ill come back in August only to find its gone back to not being safe to see anyone and classes have gone back to being mostly (if not completely) virtual, especially since my home state is one of those mUh FrEeDoMs states with low vaccination rates (granted, Im sure theyd be hesitant to require masks for the same reason, but a lack of that requirement doesnt change how safe or not safe things are). Consequently, Im feeling increasingly worried that Ill come back in August only to find its gone back to not being safe to see anyone and classes have gone back to being mostly (if not completely) virtual, especially since my home state is one of those mUh FrEeDoMs states with low vaccination rates (granted, Im sure theyd be hesitant to require masks for the same reason, but a lack of that requirement doesnt change how safe or not safe things are). Im a fully vaccinated college student in the U.S. who needed to relocate to another part of the country in May for a summer internship right as it was starting to become safer to see others again; because of this, I can count on a single hand the number of times Ive seen each of my friends (if Ive seen them at all) since March 2020, and Ive been really looking forward to finally maybe getting to make plans to spend time with friends when I return to my home state in August. With that said, Im now seeing more and more reports (including this report: [url] saying that the new Delta variant will cause the country as a whole to have to reimplement mask and social distancing requirements, especially in states with lower vaccination rates.","Consequently, Im feeling increasingly worried that Ill come back in August only to find its gone back to not being safe to see anyone and classes have gone back to being mostly (if not completely) virtual, especially since my home state is one of those mUh FrEeDoMs states with low vaccination rates (granted, Im sure theyd be hesitant to require masks for the same reason, but a lack of that requirement doesnt change how safe or not safe things are)." +" Do you think its reasonable to expect things will end up getting worse again because of this variant? Im a vaccinated college student in the U.S. who relocated to another part of the country in May for a summer internship, and I was hoping things might be better enough when I return home in August to see friends again, but now Im worried this Delta variant will result in things going back to being just as bad as they were in 2020. Im a vaccinated college student in the U.S. who relocated to another part of the country in May for a summer internship, and I was hoping things might be better enough when I return home in August to see friends again, but now Im worried this Delta variant will result in things going back to being just as bad as they were in 2020. Im a vaccinated college student in the U.S. who relocated to another part of the country in May for a summer internship, and I was hoping things might be better enough when I return home in August to see friends again, but now Im worried this Delta variant will result in things going back to being just as bad as they were in 2020.",Do you think its reasonable to expect things will end up getting worse again because of this variant? +" I thought I was okay until the nurse asked me if I was aware of the heart inflammation happening in those 30 and under with and I got pretty anxious. I thought I was okay until the nurse asked me if I was aware of the heart inflammation happening in those 30 and under with and I got pretty anxious. Its in my arm and all I can do now is wait it out, but anxiety already had me worrying about heart conditions regardless of covid and have always been a trigger and I was under the impression the heart stuff was affecting teens (Im 27 btw).",I thought I was okay until the nurse asked me if I was aware of the heart inflammation happening in those 30 and under with and I got pretty anxious. +" I understand the psychology of not wanting restrictions and lockdowns but it's clear that the pandemic isn't over we're entering a whole new stage of it and I hope that people follow the rules and don't risk their neighbors lives in the coming months due to selfishness and ignorance. It's now clear that vaccines alone are not stopping the spread of this thing and vaccinated people are spreading. I'm fully vaccinated, and I really hate how people are downplaying the delta variant especially where I live on the east coast. I understand the psychology of not wanting restrictions and lockdowns but it's clear that the pandemic isn't over we're entering a whole new stage of it and I hope that people follow the rules and don't risk their neighbors lives in the coming months due to selfishness and ignorance. It's now clear that vaccines alone are not stopping the spread of this thing and vaccinated people are spreading. That means that in a few weeks this wave will be everywhere. I'm worried about kids who are 12 and below who aren't vaccinated. I'm worried about the African American population which is only 33% vaccinated. I'm worried bout breakthrough cases even though they're rare I worry about older people in my family and I know some immune compromised people who are going to be in trouble regardless.",I understand the psychology of not wanting restrictions and lockdowns but it's clear that the pandemic isn't over we're entering a whole new stage of it and I hope that people follow the rules and don't risk their neighbors lives in the coming months due to selfishness and ignorance. +" My group not only shut down for months, but the general spirit of the group kept going downhill, i tried helping them but ended up feeling just as bad as them if not worse. I want to find some other friends, but due to how stuck to their circles people are here I'm afraid I'll never be able to find someone else who likes me. I'm a 19 year old autistic Italian boy, but despite being on the spectrum right before the pandemic started I've had a big progress at socializing with people, I hung out with big groups among my friends every Saturday night, we had so much fun, and then the pandemic happened. After a painful year of online class (which i could barely even do cus my wifi had given up on me), I thankfully was able to get even both shots of the vaccine. My group not only shut down for months, but the general spirit of the group kept going downhill, i tried helping them but ended up feeling just as bad as them if not worse. After a painful year of online class (which i could barely even do cus my wifi had given up on me), I thankfully was able to get even both shots of the vaccine.","My group not only shut down for months, but the general spirit of the group kept going downhill, i tried helping them but ended up feeling just as bad as them if not worse." +" I sat behind this guy and he suddenly faints and they take him to the ER. We learn he had symptoms and took two COVID tests that came negative. I am freaking out now. I need to get my COVID jab in few hours so I don't know if I should if I was exposed. Not asking for a medical opinion because I will ask the doctors, but asking if someone was in a similar situation.",I sat behind this guy and he suddenly faints and they take him to the ER. We learn he had symptoms and took two COVID tests that came negative. +" All our time and energy has been put towards vaccines, and now we are getting variants that can evade the vaccines. Since the pandemic started scientists have been testing vitamin D and freaking hydroxychloroquine over and over and over again. People with mild or even asymptomatic covid are often left with permanent lung damage, but no one is talking about it. I'm moving to the UK soon and with tbe Delta variant raging I feel like a sitting duck. I don't want to just avoid being hospitalized, I want to avoid permanent lung damage. I'm moving to the UK soon and with tbe Delta variant raging I feel like a sitting duck. I'm so scared and hopeless because if I get Covid there's nothing I can do to save my lungs from fibrosing.","All our time and energy has been put towards vaccines, and now we are getting variants that can evade the vaccines. Since the pandemic started scientists have been testing vitamin D and freaking hydroxychloroquine over and over and over again." +" Its bigger than covid - once we get through this, society is gonna be permanently changed and I wouldnt be surprised if this results in either civil war in the US or some sort of world war. And climate change is gonna accelerate and were just going to let it happen and well all die. I dunno - I was aware of political instability and the gravity of climate change before covid... but neither was really a tangible and present threat like it feels like it is now. I was 34 when COVID started and now Im 35, but I feel SO OLD. Like, covid aged me and I crossed a threshold from young adult to middle aged all of the sudden. Ive been jamming to music while I work, whereas I usually work in silence. Then, a song came on that I used to listen to all the time before COVID hit and it suddenly hit me: a super strong feeling of sadness about losing my pre-pandemic self. I have always been depressive, but it was about stuff that could be changed like my weight - not depression at an existential level.","Its bigger than covid - once we get through this, society is gonna be permanently changed and I wouldnt be surprised if this results in either civil war in the US or some sort of world war. And climate change is gonna accelerate and were just going to let it happen and well all die." +" The news reports and media are really getting to me over this delta variant...I was getting back to a point where i wasn't afraid to touch things, i was eating better, I was taking shorter showers and actually managed to leave my place to get groceries after becoming fully vaccinated in April. Then this delta variant starts becoming the main thing in the news being reported about and i feel my fear setting in again. The news reports and media are really getting to me over this delta variant...I was getting back to a point where i wasn't afraid to touch things, i was eating better, I was taking shorter showers and actually managed to leave my place to get groceries after becoming fully vaccinated in April. Im just still so terrified that somehow he will get a breakthrough infection despite being fully vaccinated (moderna) and masked up and somehow will be able to pass it on to me via breakthrough infection.","The news reports and media are really getting to me over this delta variant...I was getting back to a point where i wasn't afraid to touch things, i was eating better, I was taking shorter showers and actually managed to leave my place to get groceries after becoming fully vaccinated in April." + My boyfriend is seeing some friends tonight and I just found out that one of them doesnt want to get vaccinated (not CDC approved we live in Canada) and they are hanging out indoors. Community spread is extremely low near me and my city averages ~20 cases a day. My boyfriend is seeing some friends tonight and I just found out that one of them doesnt want to get vaccinated (not CDC approved we live in Canada) and they are hanging out indoors.,My boyfriend is seeing some friends tonight and I just found out that one of them doesnt want to get vaccinated (not CDC approved we live in Canada) and they are hanging out indoors. +" So I got the shot today against my will and I feel like my right to bodily autonomy was violated. I'm already getting side effects like a really sore arm and headache, and I'm just really panicked and upset. I'm 17M, and my mom has been forcing me for weeks to get the vaccine (threatening, etc.) It's not fair at all, I don't even need the vaccine since I'm not allowed to go anywhere anyway (thanks to restrictions and my mom's rules!) So I got the shot today against my will and I feel like my right to bodily autonomy was violated. I'm already getting side effects like a really sore arm and headache, and I'm just really panicked and upset.",So I got the shot today against my will and I feel like my right to bodily autonomy was violated. + I've tried to look at the positives that came out of this year but today I just miss my life before this pandemic. I'm vaccinated but live in an area where most people I know are not. I just feel this will never end and we are going to be stuck in a loop. I've tried to look at the positives that came out of this year but today I just miss my life before this pandemic. I know it sounds selfish but I just want to be able to see my friends and family without the thought of covid.,I've tried to look at the positives that came out of this year but today I just miss my life before this pandemic. +" i live in a country that doesnt really care about the pandemic, hence he've been having a horrible thirds wave since the beginning of june. i got both my shots done this month and honeslty just can't take people not wearing any masks whatsoever anymore. i live in a country that doesnt really care about the pandemic, hence he've been having a horrible thirds wave since the beginning of june. i feel like i'm literally in the worst place on earth right now, government not doing any lockdowns, people not caring, ambulances racing all over...","i live in a country that doesnt really care about the pandemic, hence he've been having a horrible thirds wave since the beginning of june." +" Even if vaccination has slowed, we're still making good progress. Now that we have news of the Delta Variant, I hear people despairing of ever going back to prepandemic times here in the United States. Even if vaccination has slowed, we're still making good progress. I still stand by my belief that by 2022 this pandemic should mostly be gone from the United States.","Even if vaccination has slowed, we're still making good progress." +" I encourage everyone to think about someone in your life right now who is unvaccinated but just might need a steady hand to hold to get them down off the fence, and try for them, if you have the mental energy for it. I took the leap of having that one last conversation to see if I could make it happen, and it worked. Me expressing my concern helped them over the finish line, and this is the first person I can say that I am personally responsible for getting the vaccine besides myself.","I encourage everyone to think about someone in your life right now who is unvaccinated but just might need a steady hand to hold to get them down off the fence, and try for them, if you have the mental energy for it." +" Hello, Maybe a bit paranoid but... A friend will fly to visit two days after I got my second shot, and I am wondering how safe it is for me to meet with somebody shortly after getting my last dose? Hello, Maybe a bit paranoid but... A friend will fly to visit two days after I got my second shot, and I am wondering how safe it is for me to meet with somebody shortly after getting my last dose? I am mostly concerned by long covid and other diseases that can be triggered by it.","Hello, Maybe a bit paranoid but... A friend will fly to visit two days after I got my second shot, and I am wondering how safe it is for me to meet with somebody shortly after getting my last dose?" +" Last I heard the airplanes are requiring them until at least September, but they are not guaranteeing an extension nor a early ending. I just don't feel comfortable traveling on a bus wearing a mask.","Last I heard the airplanes are requiring them until at least September, but they are not guaranteeing an extension nor a early ending." +" When I mentioned this on another subforum, others thought I was crazy and started pushing masks on me. That's why I'm hoping that April 2022 will be a better time to travel to Florida than right now. As much as I have done my part in wearing masks, I have grown weary of it, and I find them super uncomfortable to breathe in. I had been thinking of going to Florida in April 2022, but there are two things that are holding me back from making any definitive solutions: 1) I need to know if the cases will be under control in FL by then, and 2) if the mask mandate will ever be rescinded on planes. As much as I have done my part in wearing masks, I have grown weary of it, and I find them super uncomfortable to breathe in.","When I mentioned this on another subforum, others thought I was crazy and started pushing masks on me." + Is there any data indicating that having no or very little side effects from a vaccination is correlating to break through infections? I'd like to see of all the break through infections how many had symptoms or not after their vaccination. I'd like to see of all the break through infections how many had symptoms or not after their vaccination.,Is there any data indicating that having no or very little side effects from a vaccination is correlating to break through infections? +" Given how many people in America refuse to be vaccinated, it seems likely that we'll soon have a mutation that evades the current vaccines. We're planning to go to Italy and Morocco in May of 2022, but it seems like it might not be safe. I don't want to wait too long to cancel the trip. We're planning to go to Italy and Morocco in May of 2022, but it seems like it might not be safe. Given how many people in America refuse to be vaccinated, it seems likely that we'll soon have a mutation that evades the current vaccines.","Given how many people in America refuse to be vaccinated, it seems likely that we'll soon have a mutation that evades the current vaccines." +" Ive been invited to a friends surprise hen-do in 1 month. I currently work in ICU, I caught Covid last year and had a real rough time recovering, and Ive barely gone out much except with close family. Because of guilt if I decline and dont go, I dont want to let my friend down, I think she would probably stop inviting me places/to her wedding. I am double vaccinated so that at least helps. I feel like if I say I cant go because of Covid, the group will all try and convince me it will be safe to go. Im feeling super anxious about the whole thing: 1. Because of Covid. I am double vaccinated so that at least helps. Because of guilt if I decline and dont go, I dont want to let my friend down, I think she would probably stop inviting me places/to her wedding.","Ive been invited to a friends surprise hen-do in 1 month. I currently work in ICU, I caught Covid last year and had a real rough time recovering, and Ive barely gone out much except with close family. Because of guilt if I decline and dont go, I dont want to let my friend down, I think she would probably stop inviting me places/to her wedding." + Its been 5 days since my biontech/ shot and i really feel awful. Has anyone experienced the same and can anyone tell me if it gets better? Also to the women: has someone noticed changes in their menstrual cycle after getting the vaccine? My arm still hurts and has a burning and tingling sensation and Im having headaches everyday since the shot. I just want this to end and feel good again.,Its been 5 days since my biontech/ shot and i really feel awful. +" but i'm so angry and uncomfortable, therapy isn't helping, it isn't solving what's actually happening i'm so tired of sleeping in tents and only ever doing nature hikes or local parks.. i miss the world. now that ive seen the delta variant wrecking havoc on so many communities and countries, even those that are closer to full vaccination, i'm terrified and i've cancelled nearly all of my plans and have gone back to staying indoors as much as virtually possible, disinfecting everything, and working from home again. the other families aren't even masked. i've recovered from covid twice now and i'm horrified at what's happening. i've been trying to avoid social media / TV media as much as possible to stay away from the doom and gloom. i miss going out and doing literally anything that wasn't quiet window shopping or walking in some boring grass trails. now that ive seen the delta variant wrecking havoc on so many communities and countries, even those that are closer to full vaccination, i'm terrified and i've cancelled nearly all of my plans and have gone back to staying indoors as much as virtually possible, disinfecting everything, and working from home again. i've recovered from covid twice now and i'm horrified at what's happening. i miss going out and doing literally anything that wasn't quiet window shopping or walking in some boring grass trails.","but i'm so angry and uncomfortable, therapy isn't helping, it isn't solving what's actually happening i'm so tired of sleeping in tents and only ever doing nature hikes or local parks.. i miss the world." +" I've been trying not to pay attention to it (but I haven't really been succeeding), but it IS alarming that there are cases rising in the Southern states. I hope that doesn't happen, but based on how I've seen the cases climb lately (although today they WERE at 8k), I wonder if I'm overanalyzing this. I've been trying not to pay attention to it (but I haven't really been succeeding), but it IS alarming that there are cases rising in the Southern states. So far, the Upper East is not, but I do fear that there may be chances of us being blown back to square one and all the progress we've made so far being thrown out the window. I don't wanna go through the trauma all over again.","I've been trying not to pay attention to it (but I haven't really been succeeding), but it IS alarming that there are cases rising in the Southern states." +" Im sure so many people feel the same way but its like my brain can only handle so much paranoia and stress from this whole thing. Im 26 female who got my vaccine in April and ever since then yes my anxiety about getting covid has obviously decreased. Weve been through this time and time again, and I dont know how much more I can take. But now Im starting to feel slightly guilty when I hear about the delta variant but at the same time I really dont give a shit anymore. Im 26 female who got my vaccine in April and ever since then yes my anxiety about getting covid has obviously decreased. I still wear my mask because I like that feeling of security but other than that Im done.",Im sure so many people feel the same way but its like my brain can only handle so much paranoia and stress from this whole thing. +" i know my risk for severe disease is low, but im already chronically ill and any even slight long covid symptom could seriously compromise my ability to live independently. and even if I don't, I am already sort of at my limit with stress and anxiety from other things and we're supposed to like. now he tells me since he got home from that trip, he's had a persistent cough and sore throat and is making half-jokes about delta variant. now he tells me since he got home from that trip, he's had a persistent cough and sore throat and is making half-jokes about delta variant. i know my risk for severe disease is low, but im already chronically ill and any even slight long covid symptom could seriously compromise my ability to live independently.","i know my risk for severe disease is low, but im already chronically ill and any even slight long covid symptom could seriously compromise my ability to live independently." +" I think I was an outgoing introvert (if there's such a thing) pre-pandemic, but now, getting texts about hanging out just makes me anxious and preemptively tired. I want to just say no to 90% of these hangouts but I also feel guilty since I'm leaving and basically set hard limits on in-person hangouts prior to being vaccinated. I've tried to leave early a couple times too, but maybe my hints aren't strong enough, because I find that my friends don't say goodbye until I really emphasize that I have something to do at home. But these days, I've been finding myself completely wiped out after meeting up with one friend for 2-3 hours. I want to just say no to 90% of these hangouts but I also feel guilty since I'm leaving and basically set hard limits on in-person hangouts prior to being vaccinated.","I think I was an outgoing introvert (if there's such a thing) pre-pandemic, but now, getting texts about hanging out just makes me anxious and preemptively tired." +" I came across a recent article which implied that suggested that we are ""in a forever pandemic"". He has often come across as waaaaaay too pessimistic for my tastes. He has often come across as waaaaaay too pessimistic for my tastes.","I came across a recent article which implied that suggested that we are ""in a forever pandemic""." +" I think the thought of going back to normal, when it ISN'T normal and covid is still a threat, is causing me to spiral. I've definitely been put through the ringer in the past year and a half - I lost my job which meant my right to live in the UK hung in the balance for a few months, and obviously didn't see any family or friends back home in the US. All I want is to go back to London and be with my boyfriend to have that shred of safety that I felt throughout the pandemic. I've definitely been put through the ringer in the past year and a half - I lost my job which meant my right to live in the UK hung in the balance for a few months, and obviously didn't see any family or friends back home in the US. I think the thought of going back to normal, when it ISN'T normal and covid is still a threat, is causing me to spiral. As of mid-June, I've been fully vaccinated so I flew back to the US to spend time with family during the month of July.","I think the thought of going back to normal, when it ISN'T normal and covid is still a threat, is causing me to spiral." +" She had all the signs of covid, minus the cough and refuses to get tested. I'm immune compromised. I can't get the shot right this moment because we aren't sure how I'm going to react (my heart and nervous system don't like things very much). She even bad a friend over on Sunday, while still feeling unwell. Then she went to the dump. If you don't feel well and have the means to get tested. Do it. And I just am so disappointed she won't do it to.","She had all the signs of covid, minus the cough and refuses to get tested." +" Does anyone have anecdotal stories for convincing anti-vaxxers or even just lazy people to get the vaccine? All my close family and friends are now double vaccinated, which makes me so happy. I think a lot of people feel indifferent about it but just don't want to go through the process of driving to the clinic etc. However, I have heard of some acquaintances who won't get it for various reasons (I will eventually... it is not CDC approved... Luckily, nobody that I associate with regularly refuses to get vaccinated. All my close family and friends are now double vaccinated, which makes me so happy.",Does anyone have anecdotal stories for convincing anti-vaxxers or even just lazy people to get the vaccine? +" I made a post the other day asking if it would be safe to get a tattoo right now with cases on the rise. No one was visibly sick but the tattoo took about 8 hours and of course was indoors. 25 M fully vaccinated since Mid April. Well I went through with it, no masking or anything. No one was visibly sick but the tattoo took about 8 hours and of course was indoors.",I made a post the other day asking if it would be safe to get a tattoo right now with cases on the rise. No one was visibly sick but the tattoo took about 8 hours and of course was indoors. +" I was vaccinated on the 10th so that's two days ago and my symptoms mostly come at night. Wondering if anyone had something similar, how long it lasted and if it's anything concerning that I should contact a doctor about.",I was vaccinated on the 10th so that's two days ago and my symptoms mostly come at night. +" If he hears that I went to a workout class or got a haircut indoors, he sighs deeply and tells me that Ive disappointed him. He gets mad at her for going on walks outside and constantly criticizes her. Hi, my whole family was fully vaccinated with months ago, and Im ready to do somewhat normal things again. I worry very much about their mental health. Sometimes I think about standing up to him more, telling him he cant tell me what to do, but I know it probably wouldnt do any good. He gets mad at her for going on walks outside and constantly criticizes her. Hi, my whole family was fully vaccinated with months ago, and Im ready to do somewhat normal things again. The only trouble is my dad cant handle it. Sometimes I think about standing up to him more, telling him he cant tell me what to do, but I know it probably wouldnt do any good.","If he hears that I went to a workout class or got a haircut indoors, he sighs deeply and tells me that Ive disappointed him. He gets mad at her for going on walks outside and constantly criticizes her." +" I live in MA, and I just feel frustrated that the case numbers are going back up again, right when I thought things were getting good. I am afraid of another lockdown, and of this thing going on, and on, and on. The vast majority of my state is vaccinated, and it's just so disheartening to see the cases going up again. The vast majority of my state is vaccinated, and it's just so disheartening to see the cases going up again. I am afraid of another lockdown, and of this thing going on, and on, and on.","I live in MA, and I just feel frustrated that the case numbers are going back up again, right when I thought things were getting good." +" I've been hearing some people (not anybody in the media) making proclamations that the situation in the US is going to get worse all over again and that we're going to have cases erupt everywhere. I thought things would get better but now it looks like we're only going to have an even worse mess than before, even with the vaccines. I thought things would get better but now it looks like we're only going to have an even worse mess than before, even with the vaccines.",I've been hearing some people (not anybody in the media) making proclamations that the situation in the US is going to get worse all over again and that we're going to have cases erupt everywhere. +" On the other hand, I would feel guilty if I got Covid and gave it to my unvaccinated brother. I am still weighing the pros and cons because I am healthy teenager but I know the Delta Variant is the most dangerous strains yet. My family and I have been very proactive when it comes to Covid related things. I feel confused about information because the CDC says it is safe to do so but the WHO recommends masks for everyone regardless of vaccination status. On the other hand, I would feel guilty if I got Covid and gave it to my unvaccinated brother. I am still weighing the pros and cons because I am healthy teenager but I know the Delta Variant is the most dangerous strains yet. I, recently, graduated back in June (in person luckily).","On the other hand, I would feel guilty if I got Covid and gave it to my unvaccinated brother. I am still weighing the pros and cons because I am healthy teenager but I know the Delta Variant is the most dangerous strains yet." +" from my friends and the health anxiety (""200 people got deadly heart condition from vaccines"") and I feel like I got vaccinated for nothing, that it won't matter and that we will never be free. I am sorry, despite my fear I got vaccinated and deal with the stigma anxiety (""You don't know what this rushed experimental drug will do to you!"") from my friends and the health anxiety (""200 people got deadly heart condition from vaccines"") and I feel like I got vaccinated for nothing, that it won't matter and that we will never be free. from my friends and the health anxiety (""200 people got deadly heart condition from vaccines"") and I feel like I got vaccinated for nothing, that it won't matter and that we will never be free. I am sorry, despite my fear I got vaccinated and deal with the stigma anxiety (""You don't know what this rushed experimental drug will do to you!"") from my friends and the health anxiety (""200 people got deadly heart condition from vaccines"") and I feel like I got vaccinated for nothing, that it won't matter and that we will never be free. from my friends and the health anxiety (""200 people got deadly heart condition from vaccines"") and I feel like I got vaccinated for nothing, that it won't matter and that we will never be free.","from my friends and the health anxiety (""200 people got deadly heart condition from vaccines"") and I feel like I got vaccinated for nothing, that it won't matter and that we will never be free." +" I worked so hard , starting in 2013 when I graduated high school to get to a place where I can work and live on my own. I will hopefully be at the end of my journey in two years. I'll be living on my own with a job I enjoy. Climate change, potentially more pandemics , politics, the instability of the world right now, makes me fear I won't be able to. Climate change, potentially more pandemics , politics, the instability of the world right now, makes me fear I won't be able to. I live in a first world country, I have soo much to be thankful for. Good food, family, good uni.","I worked so hard , starting in 2013 when I graduated high school to get to a place where I can work and live on my own." +" So, no more obsessive waiting for multiple countries to release their case data during the day, obsessive reading of like 10 Twitter accounts every hour and no more trying to explain to anti vaxxers why their VAERS number interpretation is stupid for the millionth time. I hope this works at lowering my stress a bit, but I fear I will just give in to the nagging feeling that tells me to something really bad has happened and I need to check, causing me start all over again. I hope this works at lowering my stress a bit, but I fear I will just give in to the nagging feeling that tells me to something really bad has happened and I need to check, causing me start all over again. So, no more obsessive waiting for multiple countries to release their case data during the day, obsessive reading of like 10 Twitter accounts every hour and no more trying to explain to anti vaxxers why their VAERS number interpretation is stupid for the millionth time. I have just deleted my Twitter outright and Im limiting myself just to (Kinggutterbaby) and Jessica Malaty Instagram stories (no annoying comment sections there). With the only other thing being my local health authority account and the occasional justgivemepositivenews.com visit.","So, no more obsessive waiting for multiple countries to release their case data during the day, obsessive reading of like 10 Twitter accounts every hour and no more trying to explain to anti vaxxers why their VAERS number interpretation is stupid for the millionth time." +" For reference, I was a 2020 high school grad so I was one of the thousands who was robbed of an actual graduation, prom, senior activities, etc. Then my first year of college was also kinda sucky. BUT I feel like COVID and the Delta variant (possibly the Lambda as well) will take that away from me again. But I also have a fear that Im being selfish by trying to have a normal year and just live life carefree, that would put people/the community in danger. School starts next month and things are pretty much back to normal. BUT I feel like COVID and the Delta variant (possibly the Lambda as well) will take that away from me again. First semester of my freshman year, I stayed home and did courses online because I was nervous about the virus and getting infected. So I have a fear of school shutting down later this fall and having another year ruined due to the variant and things just going in the wrong direction just like what happened to my senior year. But I also have a fear that Im being selfish by trying to have a normal year and just live life carefree, that would put people/the community in danger. Second semester of college, I actually moved on campus where I met a lot of friends and had fun. School starts next month and things are pretty much back to normal. As the first person to go to college in my family, this was the college life I was so excited to live. For reference, I was a 2020 high school grad so I was one of the thousands who was robbed of an actual graduation, prom, senior activities, etc. Then my first year of college was also kinda sucky.","For reference, I was a 2020 high school grad so I was one of the thousands who was robbed of an actual graduation, prom, senior activities, etc. Then my first year of college was also kinda sucky." +" COVID causes lung scarring and organ damage even in mild cases. So if vaccines raise the chances of only a ""mild"" breakthrough infection, that doesn't mean we won't come out with no damage. Where are the treatments? And yet, where are the treatments to prevent this? How are we supposed to live with this when we have no ways to actually make it tolerable? COVID causes lung scarring and organ damage even in mild cases. So if vaccines raise the chances of only a ""mild"" breakthrough infection, that doesn't mean we won't come out with no damage.","COVID causes lung scarring and organ damage even in mild cases. So if vaccines raise the chances of only a ""mild"" breakthrough infection, that doesn't mean we won't come out with no damage." +" The numbers are still considerably low in NJ, but the rate of transmission is creeping up. I was so sure our state would be safe from being overrun like Mississippi and Arkansas, but it looks like I was wrong. The numbers are still considerably low in NJ, but the rate of transmission is creeping up. I was so sure our state would be safe from being overrun like Mississippi and Arkansas, but it looks like I was wrong. Even with the population being 68% vaccinated.","The numbers are still considerably low in NJ, but the rate of transmission is creeping up." +" I'm not sure how effective it is against the Delta variant as I hear it works, but am also seeing in my area there's been a lot of breakthrough cases for some reason. This whole past year and a half has been awful. She started showing symptoms the day I got there but said it was being rundown from work and allergies etc. It'd be one thing if it was a brief exposure, but we spent 2 days together eating and drinking etc. I'm also worried about her as she has an autoimmune disorder and she woke up today with weird bruising.","I'm not sure how effective it is against the Delta variant as I hear it works, but am also seeing in my area there's been a lot of breakthrough cases for some reason." +" An observation that I noticed today: both New Jersey and New York's rate of transmissions both creeked over 1, but the case numbers in both cases are still nowhere near winter surge levels. An observation that I noticed today: both New Jersey and New York's rate of transmissions both creeked over 1, but the case numbers in both cases are still nowhere near winter surge levels. Not even close.","An observation that I noticed today: both New Jersey and New York's rate of transmissions both creeked over 1, but the case numbers in both cases are still nowhere near winter surge levels." +" I believe the Ohio department of health is reporting the 48% figure, but other sources are reporting other numbers. For example, Ive seen that about 45% of people in Ohio are fully vaccinated, and other news sources say that about 55% of Ohioans are vaccinated. I believe the Ohio department of health is reporting the 48% figure, but other sources are reporting other numbers.","I believe the Ohio department of health is reporting the 48% figure, but other sources are reporting other numbers." + So knowing my self and the fact that Im probably going to be lonely forever anyway I came up whit a very stupid plan to just hire an escort as soon as I was able too. Problem was it didnt stay whit that one time and honestly it didnt help at all but I kept feeling I had too and it seemed like my need for booze witch I acquired during the lockdown only increased. And the whole delta variant makes me want to continue doing stupid shit knowing another lockdown might put me back at square one. See I thought everything was going fine last summer finnaly met someone I had atleast some chemistry whit well that was until lockdown 2 hit at witch time I probably schould have already accepted that it was the end of it all but I was stupid enough to believe everything was going to be alright and now it is completely ruined and I still dont know how it could have happened. But now that Ive completely ruined what could have been I was going to try sober and give up someone till the clubs open back up again but honestly Im just afraid that if I do find someone right now Ill be in the same situation again whit the delta variant . See I thought everything was going fine last summer finnaly met someone I had atleast some chemistry whit well that was until lockdown 2 hit at witch time I probably schould have already accepted that it was the end of it all but I was stupid enough to believe everything was going to be alright and now it is completely ruined and I still dont know how it could have happened. Problem was it didnt stay whit that one time and honestly it didnt help at all but I kept feeling I had too and it seemed like my need for booze witch I acquired during the lockdown only increased. And the whole delta variant makes me want to continue doing stupid shit knowing another lockdown might put me back at square one.,So knowing my self and the fact that Im probably going to be lonely forever anyway I came up whit a very stupid plan to just hire an escort as soon as I was able too. Problem was it didnt stay whit that one time and honestly it didnt help at all but I kept feeling I had too and it seemed like my need for booze witch I acquired during the lockdown only increased. +" I still believe it can happen by the end of the year, especially when the kids get their vaccines. If I'm vaccinated I don't need to worry about it. That said I would prefer that we hit 70% adults fully vaccinated. I still believe it can happen by the end of the year, especially when the kids get their vaccines. First of all, I have to remind myself that these headlines I am seeing about the Delta Variant are targeted toward the unvaccinated ones. If I'm vaccinated I don't need to worry about it.","I still believe it can happen by the end of the year, especially when the kids get their vaccines." +" I live in the UK and the final stage of lifting COVID restrictions is due to happen on July 19th. I am expecting cases to sky-rocket, while the vaccines have helped i still think it is a little too early to be lifting restrictions especially with the Delta variant running rife. I am expecting cases to sky-rocket, while the vaccines have helped i still think it is a little too early to be lifting restrictions especially with the Delta variant running rife. While i would love nothing more for things to get back to how they were pre Covid i am feeling a little anxious about opening everything up.","I live in the UK and the final stage of lifting COVID restrictions is due to happen on July 19th. I am expecting cases to sky-rocket, while the vaccines have helped i still think it is a little too early to be lifting restrictions especially with the Delta variant running rife." +" it feels like no one is respecting the rules in the US at all. people crowd into spaces, and it almost seems like theyre.. grumpier? i CRIED in a grocery store over a dirty small and went home, got grocery delivery again for the next two weeks. i saw a scary news article about how delta is now accounting for over half of new covid cases in the US. i'm trying to stay clean, sanitize, avoid crowds and events -- yet everywhere i go, not a mask in sight. i saw a scary news article about how delta is now accounting for over half of new covid cases in the US. ive been trying so hard to stay away from social media, and i'm just so exhausted. it's not even just covid anymore.. it's almost like i've had unrealistic, increased standards after the pandemic protocols. i broke into pieces today over a dirty stall. i CRIED in a grocery store over a dirty small and went home, got grocery delivery again for the next two weeks.","it feels like no one is respecting the rules in the US at all. people crowd into spaces, and it almost seems like theyre.. grumpier?" +" According to my own research on the subject, Vaccines cant really cause things like cancer or anything. But, there is no guarantee that the vaccines wont cause a different serious illness. This new delta variant is honestly terrifying me, people younger than me are dying because of it, and Im only 18! The first thing I would like to say, right off the bat, is that I am NOT an anti-vaxxer or anything close to an anti-vaxxer. Im scared of what these vaccines could maybe, *maybe*, end up causing in the future. This new delta variant is honestly terrifying me, people younger than me are dying because of it, and Im only 18! I trust scientists *way* more than I do politicians or anyone like that. Im not worried about what is in the vaccines, I know whats in them, they seem relatively safe.","According to my own research on the subject, Vaccines cant really cause things like cancer or anything. But, there is no guarantee that the vaccines wont cause a different serious illness. This new delta variant is honestly terrifying me, people younger than me are dying because of it, and Im only 18!" + If I kiss her (french kiss) does she risk getting infected with corona? If I kiss her (french kiss) does she risk getting infected with corona?,If I kiss her (french kiss) does she risk getting infected with corona? +" I got a track and trace alert the other day and then I developed a cold and it's got worse and worse. I'm drinking so much water, taking vitamins, I'm on paracetamol and ibuprofen and none of it are making me feel better. This is day 3 and I can't do two weeks of this! I got a track and trace alert the other day and then I developed a cold and it's got worse and worse. I have body aches, runny nose, sore nose, always having to clear my throat, face aches and a general feeling of unwell.",I got a track and trace alert the other day and then I developed a cold and it's got worse and worse. + They told me though that they like to have people over every week or so (not including SOs who im assuming would be over more often). I also know that they have been traveling recently and one is a musician who has been and will be performing regularly. I'm looking for a new place to live right now and Im not sure if I'm being overly anxious or if my fears are merrited.,They told me though that they like to have people over every week or so (not including SOs who im assuming would be over more often). I also know that they have been traveling recently and one is a musician who has been and will be performing regularly. +" There was an article in which stated that even though Delta is spreading, it's not doing so at the same explosive rate as the first and second waves were, and with more people vaccinated, it's more likely to be a more subdued surge at best. Fact is, slowed progress or not, we're still vaccinating people. There was an article in which stated that even though Delta is spreading, it's not doing so at the same explosive rate as the first and second waves were, and with more people vaccinated, it's more likely to be a more subdued surge at best. There was an article in which stated that even though Delta is spreading, it's not doing so at the same explosive rate as the first and second waves were, and with more people vaccinated, it's more likely to be a more subdued surge at best.","There was an article in which stated that even though Delta is spreading, it's not doing so at the same explosive rate as the first and second waves were, and with more people vaccinated, it's more likely to be a more subdued surge at best. Fact is, slowed progress or not, we're still vaccinating people." + We have a youngish (29) family member who refuses to get her vaccine. Her 90 yo grandmother is very worried about being around her. We have a youngish (29) family member who refuses to get her vaccine. I know that in general we are safe but with the Delta Variant there is a bigger concern. Its kind of a mess and feel like we need an intervention.,We have a youngish (29) family member who refuses to get her vaccine. Her 90 yo grandmother is very worried about being around her. + I received a ride from a friend of mine who was unmasked and he said it was ok because we were both vaccinated. I received a ride from a friend of mine who was unmasked and he said it was ok because we were both vaccinated.,I received a ride from a friend of mine who was unmasked and he said it was ok because we were both vaccinated. +" My partner and I are both double vaxxed - he got covid, however i haven't tested positive but I had 3-4 days of feeling very rough (kind of like a head cold with a sore throat, dizzyness) Could this be my body fighting off covid rather than getting infected? Really confused and interested in the different reactions now that people are vaxxed. My partner and I are both double vaxxed - he got covid, however i haven't tested positive but I had 3-4 days of feeling very rough (kind of like a head cold with a sore throat, dizzyness) Could this be my body fighting off covid rather than getting infected?","My partner and I are both double vaxxed - he got covid, however i haven't tested positive but I had 3-4 days of feeling very rough (kind of like a head cold with a sore throat, dizzyness) Could this be my body fighting off covid rather than getting infected?" +" I've had a hard time with restrictions being lifted so soon after that because I have a toddler. We haven't gotten take out or been in a store this entire time and I know I need to somehow ease back into life and existence because maintaining this level of isolation is really starting to damage my mental health to the point where I don't even know how to interact in the world anymore. My child has missed out on absolutely everything and I want him to have some normalcy, but I also want to be responsible and limit his exposure as much as possible. I've had a hard time with restrictions being lifted so soon after that because I have a toddler. We drove past a busy ice cream place a few nights ago and instead of thinking about stopping and enjoying life - I cried. Seeing everyone without masks, close together, kids everywhere - and knowing my little kid isn't protected is so hard. It sends me into a full panic and I feel left behind in this scary place where I have lost all sense of what's safe, what's not and no idea how to move ahead while life just keeps going past and we sit in the same spot.",I've had a hard time with restrictions being lifted so soon after that because I have a toddler. +" I planned to surprise visit her in California for her birthday and now I am probably cancelling the whole trip. someone jsut fucking shoot me fuck Covid fuck Delta fuck the vaccines messing some people up and no one talking about it, fuck longhaul Covid, fuck everything What do I do???? I'm not working from home because FLORIDA FUCKING SUCKS, I feel so stressed, so angry, so sad, so hopeless, this shit is never gonna end, summer isn't going to be fun because of Delta, I can't SURVIVE wiating MONTHS MORE for things to get better, masks and shit is going away here but things aren't ""back to normal"", but god I wish they were. I'm not working from home because FLORIDA FUCKING SUCKS, I feel so stressed, so angry, so sad, so hopeless, this shit is never gonna end, summer isn't going to be fun because of Delta, I can't SURVIVE wiating MONTHS MORE for things to get better, masks and shit is going away here but things aren't ""back to normal"", but god I wish they were. someone jsut fucking shoot me fuck Covid fuck Delta fuck the vaccines messing some people up and no one talking about it, fuck longhaul Covid, fuck everything What do I do???? I'm not working from home because FLORIDA FUCKING SUCKS, I feel so stressed, so angry, so sad, so hopeless, this shit is never gonna end, summer isn't going to be fun because of Delta, I can't SURVIVE wiating MONTHS MORE for things to get better, masks and shit is going away here but things aren't ""back to normal"", but god I wish they were. I planned to surprise visit her in California for her birthday and now I am probably cancelling the whole trip. I'm not working from home because FLORIDA FUCKING SUCKS, I feel so stressed, so angry, so sad, so hopeless, this shit is never gonna end, summer isn't going to be fun because of Delta, I can't SURVIVE wiating MONTHS MORE for things to get better, masks and shit is going away here but things aren't ""back to normal"", but god I wish they were.","I planned to surprise visit her in California for her birthday and now I am probably cancelling the whole trip. someone jsut fucking shoot me fuck Covid fuck Delta fuck the vaccines messing some people up and no one talking about it, fuck longhaul Covid, fuck everything What do I do???? I'm not working from home because FLORIDA FUCKING SUCKS, I feel so stressed, so angry, so sad, so hopeless, this shit is never gonna end, summer isn't going to be fun because of Delta, I can't SURVIVE wiating MONTHS MORE for things to get better, masks and shit is going away here but things aren't ""back to normal"", but god I wish they were." +" We were hanging out regularly every week but now with the news of Delta, I am wondering if its still safe to meet up with him? We were hanging out regularly every week but now with the news of Delta, I am wondering if its still safe to meet up with him?","We were hanging out regularly every week but now with the news of Delta, I am wondering if its still safe to meet up with him?" + Am feeling like the Trudeau government wants us to stay hostage in Canada forever and to never get rid of the ridiculous testing restrictions and the stupid mask restrictions while flying. There needs to be NO testing and NO masks allowed on flights; its ridiculous to wear a mask on a plane. The Trudeau government is holding us hostage in Canada; they need to fully reopen the border with no restrictions IMMEDIATELY!!,Am feeling like the Trudeau government wants us to stay hostage in Canada forever and to never get rid of the ridiculous testing restrictions and the stupid mask restrictions while flying. +" People bringing up that more transmissible and deadly Mutations will happen. And I feel like this will never end and I dont know how to feel positive and Im so sad for the burnt out nurses, doctors and health care workers and everyone who is losing people to covid. Now it seems like with delta this is never going to end. People bringing up that more transmissible and deadly Mutations will happen. Whats the end game? And I feel like this will never end and I dont know how to feel positive and Im so sad for the burnt out nurses, doctors and health care workers and everyone who is losing people to covid.",People bringing up that more transmissible and deadly Mutations will happen. +" I am a little nervous about the Rt of transmission creeking up again, but on the other hand, the number increase is still only 444 overall. I just gotta remind myself that these articles are more for the unvaccianted. If you are, then it doesn't concern you. I am a little nervous about the Rt of transmission creeking up again, but on the other hand, the number increase is still only 444 overall. I am a little nervous about the Rt of transmission creeking up again, but on the other hand, the number increase is still only 444 overall. Still small compared to Winter.","I am a little nervous about the Rt of transmission creeking up again, but on the other hand, the number increase is still only 444 overall." +" Unvaccinated individuals in Washington state all have to wear masks in public, and while vaccinated individuals don't, the CDC website doesn't really go into broad descriptions on my specific concerns in their FAQ's section. Once plans were settled I made sure to confirm vaccination status between us and she said that she is NOT vaccinated. I'd also like to mention that my boyfriend has cystic fibrosis (hes vaccinated) and I'm worried about coming home and figuring out what precautions I need to take for that. I have been beaten up by mods for posting in the wrong subs, so I'm hoping this one is the right place! I'm not entirely sure how safe it is to be around someone indoors and outdoors when they're unvaccinated. I'd also like to mention that my boyfriend has cystic fibrosis (hes vaccinated) and I'm worried about coming home and figuring out what precautions I need to take for that.","Unvaccinated individuals in Washington state all have to wear masks in public, and while vaccinated individuals don't, the CDC website doesn't really go into broad descriptions on my specific concerns in their FAQ's section." + He said it will skyrocket all the way through August and September. I still believe the vaccinated states will be protected for the most part and won't have to revert back to mandates if the cases remain low. He said it will skyrocket all the way through August and September. He said it will skyrocket all the way through August and September. But I feel those other states who are not are in trouble. I still believe the vaccinated states will be protected for the most part and won't have to revert back to mandates if the cases remain low.,He said it will skyrocket all the way through August and September. +" I want to travel internationally but I dont want to wear mask inside of museums, airplanes, airports, etc. Am feeling like the restrictions around international travel will never end and never revert back to the way they were this time two years ago. I want to travel internationally but I dont want to wear mask inside of museums, airplanes, airports, etc. Am feeling like the restrictions around international travel will never end and never revert back to the way they were this time two years ago.","I want to travel internationally but I dont want to wear mask inside of museums, airplanes, airports, etc." +" [url] Los Angeles County just mandated masks again and I now feel hopeless. There's just gonna be more and more variants, and also sacremento County just recommended masks again because of how low their vaccination rate is. [url] Los Angeles County just mandated masks again and I now feel hopeless. There's just gonna be more and more variants, and also sacremento County just recommended masks again because of how low their vaccination rate is. This is just never gonna end in the usa :(","[url] Los Angeles County just mandated masks again and I now feel hopeless. There's just gonna be more and more variants, and also sacremento County just recommended masks again because of how low their vaccination rate is." +" all i saw in the last 16 months was just my house. no one new, no new places. Also adapting to a different normal and reading news all day made an impact. i really think its all the isolation, fear mongering media articles and not seeing anything different for a long time.","all i saw in the last 16 months was just my house. no one new, no new places. Also adapting to a different normal and reading news all day made an impact." +" I am fully vaccinated, but I am worried that the schools will require masks and social distancing again this year and it will be just as crappy as 8th grade. I am fully vaccinated, but I am worried that the schools will require masks and social distancing again this year and it will be just as crappy as 8th grade. I am 14, getting ready to go into high school, and Im worried that all of the hope of a normal life is fading away. I am fully vaccinated, but I am worried that the schools will require masks and social distancing again this year and it will be just as crappy as 8th grade.","I am fully vaccinated, but I am worried that the schools will require masks and social distancing again this year and it will be just as crappy as 8th grade." + I feel like my entire high school experience is being murdered. I feel like my entire high school experience is being murdered.,I feel like my entire high school experience is being murdered. +" There are still Latinos and others who have yet to receive the shot. There is still a good chance that this will all be over by the end of the year. Wow, lots of depressed reactions here from people about L.A.. That said if you are vaccinated, you are still well protected. And better yet, if you live in a region where the virus is not circulating, then of course it's safe to take off your mask. From what it looks like Los Angeles has not yet completed its round of vaccinations.",There are still Latinos and others who have yet to receive the shot. There is still a good chance that this will all be over by the end of the year. +" Okay, that's all fine and dandy, but today I walked in and they're finishing up with a new patient who is wearing his mask under his nose. So, here's the thing, I'm vaccinated but I have a medically at-risk kid who is too young to get jabbed. Delta spread is high in our county and from what I've read, it might be more transmittable even by vaccinated people. Okay, that's all fine and dandy, but today I walked in and they're finishing up with a new patient who is wearing his mask under his nose. So, here's the thing, I'm vaccinated but I have a medically at-risk kid who is too young to get jabbed. Delta spread is high in our county and from what I've read, it might be more transmittable even by vaccinated people.","Okay, that's all fine and dandy, but today I walked in and they're finishing up with a new patient who is wearing his mask under his nose." +" There was an article which stated that kids shouldn't expect their vaccine until mid-winter. Considering that some schools are not requiring mask mandates I fear the consequences will be stiff. There was an article which stated that kids shouldn't expect their vaccine until mid-winter. IMO, that is not acceptable. The results from the trial for kids 5-11 are not going to be until September. Considering that some schools are not requiring mask mandates I fear the consequences will be stiff.",There was an article which stated that kids shouldn't expect their vaccine until mid-winter. +" It was only the last month or so that I started getting back into the world since the pandemic started and prior to today, Ive been doing really well.Upon the news that L.A. county is bringing back indoor mask mandates, Ive really felt any progress that Ive made getting mentally healthy again has regressed; Im back to just wanting to stay holed up in my bedroom. It was only the last month or so that I started getting back into the world since the pandemic started and prior to today, Ive been doing really well.Upon the news that L.A. county is bringing back indoor mask mandates, Ive really felt any progress that Ive made getting mentally healthy again has regressed; Im back to just wanting to stay holed up in my bedroom. It was only the last month or so that I started getting back into the world since the pandemic started and prior to today, Ive been doing really well.Upon the news that L.A. county is bringing back indoor mask mandates, Ive really felt any progress that Ive made getting mentally healthy again has regressed; Im back to just wanting to stay holed up in my bedroom.","It was only the last month or so that I started getting back into the world since the pandemic started and prior to today, Ive been doing really well.Upon the news that L.A. county is bringing back indoor mask mandates, Ive really felt any progress that Ive made getting mentally healthy again has regressed; Im back to just wanting to stay holed up in my bedroom." + Heres the thing that worries me weve all seen that Los Angeles has increased their mask mandate again and I guess Im just worried that Las Vegas will bring theirs back and it would put a big damper on this trip. Two weeks from today I am planning to fly out to Las Vegas for my first vacation since the pandemic started. Heres the thing that worries me weve all seen that Los Angeles has increased their mask mandate again and I guess Im just worried that Las Vegas will bring theirs back and it would put a big damper on this trip.,Heres the thing that worries me weve all seen that Los Angeles has increased their mask mandate again and I guess Im just worried that Las Vegas will bring theirs back and it would put a big damper on this trip. +" Having just watched the newest COVID-19 Meeting, I can say that we are in the very least a far better position to fight the virus than we were a year ago. Having just watched the newest COVID-19 Meeting, I can say that we are in the very least a far better position to fight the virus than we were a year ago. Having just watched the newest COVID-19 Meeting, I can say that we are in the very least a far better position to fight the virus than we were a year ago. They also said masking is only advisable in areas where there are low vaccination rates, not high ones. But having said that, they ARE working at trying to get more people vaccinated. So try not to obsess too much about this if you're vaccinated and continue to live your life.","Having just watched the newest COVID-19 Meeting, I can say that we are in the very least a far better position to fight the virus than we were a year ago." +" On another side note, my father does 'believe' it all and even got his 2nd second as of 2 weeks ago. So my sister doesn't really believe in Covid and thinks it's all a part of a bigger agenda. Let me point out that she does believe it exists but just doesn't 'believe' it is as bad as it is, this is all due to her ex-boyfriend who is an total anti-vaxxer and just an as\*hole in general (but that's just IMO). My mother also questions covid a lot, she does 'believe' it exists as well, she's not entirely against all the measurements (apart from a few obvious ridiculous ones we have to deal with here in Southern Spain) however my sister convinced her to also not take the vaccine (my mother is 63). I'm literally in between as I dont know what to do with them or how to approach them regarding vaccination as I think it IS necessary and I would like to get my vaccine (I haven't been called yet), have any of you experienced something similar?","On another side note, my father does 'believe' it all and even got his 2nd second as of 2 weeks ago." +" Of course it is unvaccinated people that are getting sick, and i am honestly starting to get angry. Los Angeles is having another mask mandate because cases are surging again. Of course it is unvaccinated people that are getting sick, and i am honestly starting to get angry. My daughter needs to go to an actual physical school and be able to have fun and participate in sports. I was all excited to finally be able to take classes at my actual campus; and now, I am scared they will just be online again; and I hate online school. My husband hates working from home and was all ready to go back to work. The community centers and malls where open again, and it was so awesome to be able to take classes and go bowlng. I just don't understand why people aren't getting vaccinated. My cousin keeps going on and on about microchips and how no one shoud have to be vaccinated if they don't want to.","Of course it is unvaccinated people that are getting sick, and i am honestly starting to get angry." +" I'm feeling horribly anxious about catching covid between now and and my second shot... Also, I've been hearing someone who lives above or next to us (I'm not sure) coughing horribly this whole day. However, I can't just lock myself up for 3 weeks, because I have my lil' job as a postwoman. Meanwhile, the cases here (the Netherlands) have risen drastically, especially among people in their 20s, the age group I belong to. Also, I've been hearing someone who lives above or next to us (I'm not sure) coughing horribly this whole day.","I'm feeling horribly anxious about catching covid between now and and my second shot... Also, I've been hearing someone who lives above or next to us (I'm not sure) coughing horribly this whole day." +" I am fully vaccinated, but I WAS still a little scared because there were others in the theater and they were not masked. Even though I had been told again and again I did not need to mask up indoors in NJ, I did anyway because I was scared. Only on occasion did I take it off to breathe a few times, but when I heard some people cough or sneeze, I put it back on to protect myself. I wondered if I had made a mistake in going to see the movie, especially in alternating between taking it off and on. I know I shouldn't be this nervous and scared, but the recent news of the Delta HAD shaken me somewhat and I am worried that I might end up catching the virus with the reports I'm hearing of people taking the vaccine getting sick from the virus still. Even though I had been told again and again I did not need to mask up indoors in NJ, I did anyway because I was scared. I wondered if I had made a mistake in going to see the movie, especially in alternating between taking it off and on. For all I know I could end up catching the Delta Variant without realizing it. I know I shouldn't be this nervous and scared, but the recent news of the Delta HAD shaken me somewhat and I am worried that I might end up catching the virus with the reports I'm hearing of people taking the vaccine getting sick from the virus still.","I am fully vaccinated, but I WAS still a little scared because there were others in the theater and they were not masked. Even though I had been told again and again I did not need to mask up indoors in NJ, I did anyway because I was scared. Only on occasion did I take it off to breathe a few times, but when I heard some people cough or sneeze, I put it back on to protect myself. I wondered if I had made a mistake in going to see the movie, especially in alternating between taking it off and on. I know I shouldn't be this nervous and scared, but the recent news of the Delta HAD shaken me somewhat and I am worried that I might end up catching the virus with the reports I'm hearing of people taking the vaccine getting sick from the virus still." +" The thing that surprised me the most was that when I got to the doctor's office, he told I had high blood pressure. The thing that surprised me the most was that when I got to the doctor's office, he told I had high blood pressure. I'm already seeing a cardiologist. It's just that it is annoying and worrying. I'm already seeing a cardiologist. It's just that it is annoying and worrying.","The thing that surprised me the most was that when I got to the doctor's office, he told I had high blood pressure." +" The CDC is disgraceful for only counting breakthrough cases that result in hospitalization or death, and not actual cases. I know vaccines arent 100% and they never will be, but infection shouldnt be very common either, otherwise we are clearly seeing waning immunity or resistance to variants, and boosters should be looked into. It has not yet been proven definitively if vaccines prevent long covid should you come into contact with covid 19 after vaccination. Even still, Im happy they approved the vaccines so quickly. The CDC is disgraceful for only counting breakthrough cases that result in hospitalization or death, and not actual cases. I worry that breakthrough cases are more prevalent than the media and the CDC make them out to be. Even still, Im happy they approved the vaccines so quickly.","The CDC is disgraceful for only counting breakthrough cases that result in hospitalization or death, and not actual cases." + There's no reason the unvaccinated need to make it hard for the rest of us. With the Delta variant surging and almost all positive cases linked to those to the unvaccinated it is especially important that they get vaccinated. There's no reason the unvaccinated need to make it hard for the rest of us. With the Delta variant surging and almost all positive cases linked to those to the unvaccinated it is especially important that they get vaccinated.,There's no reason the unvaccinated need to make it hard for the rest of us. + I've been reasding articles/videos about heart inflammation happening in young adults a couple days after receiving the vaccine and some experts have recommended to not exercise after the vaccine for a couple of days. I've been reasding articles/videos about heart inflammation happening in young adults a couple days after receiving the vaccine and some experts have recommended to not exercise after the vaccine for a couple of days. I've been reasding articles/videos about heart inflammation happening in young adults a couple days after receiving the vaccine and some experts have recommended to not exercise after the vaccine for a couple of days. I've been reasding articles/videos about heart inflammation happening in young adults a couple days after receiving the vaccine and some experts have recommended to not exercise after the vaccine for a couple of days.,I've been reasding articles/videos about heart inflammation happening in young adults a couple days after receiving the vaccine and some experts have recommended to not exercise after the vaccine for a couple of days. +" With the 'normal' virus the chances of a breakthrough are supposed to be very low (one in thousands). I assume it's different with Delta. Thanks for any information. Does anybody know the odds of vaccinated people getting a 'breakthrough' infection, in light of the Delta pandemic?",With the 'normal' virus the chances of a breakthrough are supposed to be very low (one in thousands). I assume it's different with Delta. +" It may not be an indicator of anything, but because NJ is heavily vaccinated, it should be protected for the most part. We have 5.15 million vaccinated, but there are still more people we gotta reach. Today's report indicates that while cases are in 500, they are a notch lower than what was reported yesterday. It may not be an indicator of anything, but because NJ is heavily vaccinated, it should be protected for the most part.","It may not be an indicator of anything, but because NJ is heavily vaccinated, it should be protected for the most part." + My mother is unfortunately quite hesitant on the COVID-19 vaccines so I am looking for information to put her in the right direction with a proper questioning attitude. I'm looking for additional information on the following topics: 1. mRNA Changes Your DNA 2. mRNA Not Tested Adequately 3. mRNA Long Term Effects 4. Vaccine Microchips 5. Vaccine Infertility 6. Vaccine Shedding 7. My mother is unfortunately quite hesitant on the COVID-19 vaccines so I am looking for information to put her in the right direction with a proper questioning attitude.,My mother is unfortunately quite hesitant on the COVID-19 vaccines so I am looking for information to put her in the right direction with a proper questioning attitude. +" I tried everything I could to calm him down and try to not get him to panic so much, but it seems like my efforts have failed. I tried everything I could to calm him down and try to not get him to panic so much, but it seems like my efforts have failed.","I tried everything I could to calm him down and try to not get him to panic so much, but it seems like my efforts have failed." +" She brought Covid home after attending a ""mandatory work Christmas breakfast party"". She's a narcissist that's been playing the ""grieving widow"" card since before my dad died. While he was in a coma, she whined to me that dating as a widow is such a balancing act: date too soon and people judge you for it. The rest of Kentucky is sucking at vaccination. My dad died back in January of Covid-19, after spending a month in the hospital and 2 weeks in a medically-induced coma. Antsy skippable backstory: I totally blame my mom for killing my dad. I booked a hotel for the end of July because I figured we'd all be vaccinated by then and it'd be reasonably safe to travel. Antsy skippable backstory: I totally blame my mom for killing my dad.","She brought Covid home after attending a ""mandatory work Christmas breakfast party"". She's a narcissist that's been playing the ""grieving widow"" card since before my dad died." +" If enough ers don't get vaccinated, the virus will mutate and make my vaccine useless. Our vaccination campaign has stalled, because we're running out of people willing to be vaccinated. If enough ers don't get vaccinated, the virus will mutate and make my vaccine useless. If enough ers don't get vaccinated, the virus will mutate and make my vaccine useless. Our vaccination campaign has stalled, because we're running out of people willing to be vaccinated.","If enough ers don't get vaccinated, the virus will mutate and make my vaccine useless." +" I want to see more people take the vaccine and have us end this pandemic. I successfully convinced her to take it by telling her that the side effects are not too bad. I was very pleased at how well it turned out, but I wish there was more we could do. I want to see more people take the vaccine and have us end this pandemic. I successfully convinced her to take it by telling her that the side effects are not too bad.",I want to see more people take the vaccine and have us end this pandemic. + Ive read in some places that even if theres a surge in cases that there wont be another lockdown. I dont wanna go through getting unemployment again. I just started working a month ago! Ive read in some places that even if theres a surge in cases that there wont be another lockdown. I dont wanna go through getting unemployment again. I just started working a month ago! After a year of being laid off.,Ive read in some places that even if theres a surge in cases that there wont be another lockdown. +" Considering how the cases are climbing and are still going to, maybe they never should have made such a recommendation at all. We will probably have to wear them forever. I have been hearing some people including someone who once worked with that for the vaccinated to take off masking now was a mistake, and that the CDC messed up on that. I had hoped we would not have to but after what I am seeing my hopes are totally crushed. I have been hearing some people including someone who once worked with that for the vaccinated to take off masking now was a mistake, and that the CDC messed up on that.","Considering how the cases are climbing and are still going to, maybe they never should have made such a recommendation at all." +" As shocking as it is that the Delta variant has been on a rampage, I just learned that there have been some upticks in vaccinations recently. According to 's Twitter, there has been a % increase in newly vaccinated occurring higher in states with high case rates/delta in the past week. In order to stop the virus from doing anymore damage to innocents (and to get us all out of this mess), more people have to be vaccinated. I hate to say it, but if it is the damage Delta is doing to the unvaccinated communities that is finally getting some of the stubborn, reluctant ones to take it, well, I don't know whether to consider Delta a blessing or a curse. According to 's Twitter, there has been a % increase in newly vaccinated occurring higher in states with high case rates/delta in the past week.","As shocking as it is that the Delta variant has been on a rampage, I just learned that there have been some upticks in vaccinations recently." +" Our county is only 27% vaccinated and yet 90% of the people there had no masks because since they lifted the mask requirements, everybody's honor seems to have gone awry. But then they start talking about breakthrough infections or people who are immuno-suppressed not as protected. On top of that, my housemate, who is vaccinated as well, got a new job at a popular restaurant in town that apparently doesn't have any mask requirements. I spent pretty much all of 2020 freaked out over the virus to the point of chaos. But then they start talking about breakthrough infections or people who are immuno-suppressed not as protected. On top of that, my housemate, who is vaccinated as well, got a new job at a popular restaurant in town that apparently doesn't have any mask requirements. I almost had a panic attack when a guy without a mask coughed near me and the guy got too close.","Our county is only 27% vaccinated and yet 90% of the people there had no masks because since they lifted the mask requirements, everybody's honor seems to have gone awry." +" I recently received an invitation to speak in early September at my former law school. Ive had some ongoing health issues post-COVID, so Im fearful of getting infected again, even with a mild case. At the same time, Im still wary about traveling in general and indoor events, particularly with the Delta variant going around. Ive had some ongoing health issues post-COVID, so Im fearful of getting infected again, even with a mild case.","I recently received an invitation to speak in early September at my former law school. Ive had some ongoing health issues post-COVID, so Im fearful of getting infected again, even with a mild case." +" Has anyone had to go do some emergency dental work during the pandemic? My luck has been horrific for this whole pandemic though, and of course I can't count on anything going well, so I'm unsurprised that I have managed to crack an entire molar and I need to get it looked at urgently. My luck has been horrific for this whole pandemic though, and of course I can't count on anything going well, so I'm unsurprised that I have managed to crack an entire molar and I need to get it looked at urgently. Rationally I know I have some protection nearly two weeks out from my first jab, and there's a strong chance that the dentists I see here would all have been vaccinated ages ago. I guess I could try to push it off even longer, but when I return to my home country, I'm going to a place where there are way less vaccinations that have been distributed, so I think I'd be more nervous. Most other doctors visits wouldn't be as scary because I could mask up accordingly... but this is mentally tricky, it's the one thing where I suddenly have to have my mouth wide open around a bunch of strangers for an unknown procedure. Rationally I know I have some protection nearly two weeks out from my first jab, and there's a strong chance that the dentists I see here would all have been vaccinated ages ago.",Has anyone had to go do some emergency dental work during the pandemic? + I have two shots and Im living my life and seeing friends and the like but I also have this nagging feeling come September its all going to come crashing down. I fear after this a brand new global calamity will take hold and pile up constantly. Now experts in Canada have been saying FOURTH WAVE IS COMING!!! DONT GET TOO COMFORTABLE IN THE REOPENING.... and it just depresses me to no end. Now experts in Canada have been saying FOURTH WAVE IS COMING!!! DONT GET TOO COMFORTABLE IN THE REOPENING.... and it just depresses me to no end. Now experts in Canada have been saying FOURTH WAVE IS COMING!!! DONT GET TOO COMFORTABLE IN THE REOPENING.... and it just depresses me to no end. I fear after this a brand new global calamity will take hold and pile up constantly. &#x200B; I fear ever bringing children into this world as I dont know if its going to be a good life for them or a hellish dystopia. So things are finally going good in Canada after a horrible winter and spring.... and yet I cant enjoy it without feeling fear. I have two shots and Im living my life and seeing friends and the like but I also have this nagging feeling come September its all going to come crashing down. &#x200B; Deep inside this ordeal has broken my ability to feel positive about anything in life. Now experts in Canada have been saying FOURTH WAVE IS COMING!!! DONT GET TOO COMFORTABLE IN THE REOPENING.... and it just depresses me to no end.,I have two shots and Im living my life and seeing friends and the like but I also have this nagging feeling come September its all going to come crashing down. I fear after this a brand new global calamity will take hold and pile up constantly. +" I read so many times that breakthrough cases were rare. If it's rare how did we all get it? I've been militant about following the CDC guidelines down to every detail even as the details change. I turn 30 in 2 days, the whole thing just sucks.",I read so many times that breakthrough cases were rare. +" From day 1, what's bugged me about everything is the fact that there is no clear end date. It's like everything fun has been zapped out of life and you get called selfish if you say that a year and a half of this with no clear end in sight is overwhelming. Anyone who wanted to be vaccinated has been vaccinated. Now what? It's like everything fun has been zapped out of life and you get called selfish if you say that a year and a half of this with no clear end in sight is overwhelming. From day 1, what's bugged me about everything is the fact that there is no clear end date. Or even guidelines. I just can't live like this for another year. It's way too fucking much. Teenagers who have fallen into a depression and lost all their social skills, kids who lost their precious childhood years, adults who are overwhelmed with zero outside support, the elderly in nursing homes where they can't be visited.","From day 1, what's bugged me about everything is the fact that there is no clear end date." +" I live in LA County, which recently reinstated its mask mandate, and I'm terrified. When the signs started going up yesterday and all my coworkers started pulling out their masks, it felt like the pandemic was starting all over again and I had a breakdown. Terrified of further restrictions, terrified of this going on seemingly indefinitely, terrified of feeling trapped. When the signs started going up yesterday and all my coworkers started pulling out their masks, it felt like the pandemic was starting all over again and I had a breakdown.","I live in LA County, which recently reinstated its mask mandate, and I'm terrified." +" Unvaccinated family/friends want us to hang out with them with our son. My wife and I both work in an assisted living facility and have taken covid and the precautions very seriously from the start. We've been seeing our immediate family members and close friends who are all vaccinated, but we've stayed away from everyone we know who isn't vaccinated. The issue were having is that the majority of both of our families are anti-covid vaccine and anti mask. One of our friends in our usual group is anti-covid vaccine and anti mask. These people now want to see us, or are being invited to all the functions so the only way to avoid them is to not go. We know the risk to him is low and that he's very likely to be fine if he does get it. My MIL, and some of our other vaccinated friends are giving us a hard time and making us feel like we're being ridiculous by not seeing our unvaccinated family and friends.",Unvaccinated family/friends want us to hang out with them with our son. +" However, now theyre saying this Delta variant is going to make things bad again, and it almost feels like were going to end up back at square one again (even as someone who is fully vaccinated again). Two of my grandparents passed on for non-COVID reasons, the third ended up getting COVID from a friend (my grandmother thankfully lived, but the friend she got it from sadly didnt), COVID isolation resulted in me having to stay at my parents house 24/7 for months (I love my parents, but this really didnt work well for any of us, especially with everyones stress levels being so high), I almost never saw or even talked with friends (the latter mostly being because the virtual conversations we did have wouldnt last due to there being nothing to talk about), and my anxiety and depression had gotten so bad that I was regularly thinking about killing myself. However, now theyre saying this Delta variant is going to make things bad again, and it almost feels like were going to end up back at square one again (even as someone who is fully vaccinated again). Ive since pursued counseling for my anxiety and depression, and this combined with the pandemic situation getting better has helped a ton with my mental health issues. Two of my grandparents passed on for non-COVID reasons, the third ended up getting COVID from a friend (my grandmother thankfully lived, but the friend she got it from sadly didnt), COVID isolation resulted in me having to stay at my parents house 24/7 for months (I love my parents, but this really didnt work well for any of us, especially with everyones stress levels being so high), I almost never saw or even talked with friends (the latter mostly being because the virtual conversations we did have wouldnt last due to there being nothing to talk about), and my anxiety and depression had gotten so bad that I was regularly thinking about killing myself.","However, now theyre saying this Delta variant is going to make things bad again, and it almost feels like were going to end up back at square one again (even as someone who is fully vaccinated again)." + Its stressing me out because despite this she seems to not care about how badly it would affect all of us if we were to get the virus. My sibling is 19 and she constantly goes places with her friends and to there houses and its honestly stressing me out. Our grandfather lives with us and he has dementia along with other health issues and my mom has diabetes and heart problems and I have autoimmune diseases & chronic health issues.She also has asthma. And sadly I feel like its not much I can do she literally doesnt respect my mom and though im older she doesnt respect me either. Its stressing me out because despite this she seems to not care about how badly it would affect all of us if we were to get the virus. And sadly I feel like its not much I can do she literally doesnt respect my mom and though im older she doesnt respect me either. My sibling is 19 and she constantly goes places with her friends and to there houses and its honestly stressing me out. Our grandfather lives with us and he has dementia along with other health issues and my mom has diabetes and heart problems and I have autoimmune diseases & chronic health issues.She also has asthma.,Its stressing me out because despite this she seems to not care about how badly it would affect all of us if we were to get the virus. +" While I am doing things that I would consider normal pre-pandemic (visiting with family, hugging, going to church, etc; still havent done a large scale event or gone to a movie), I am still feeling overwhelmed and weirded out by it all. And as much as I disliked the rules that were in place, especially those surrounding seeing and being with others and longed for life to get back to normal, Im finding it really hard to get my mind around getting back to normal, especially since quite a few people are still wearing masks (its now highly recommended rather than mandatory in most places, the plexiglass is still there and all the cleaning protocols are still in place). And as much as I disliked the rules that were in place, especially those surrounding seeing and being with others and longed for life to get back to normal, Im finding it really hard to get my mind around getting back to normal, especially since quite a few people are still wearing masks (its now highly recommended rather than mandatory in most places, the plexiglass is still there and all the cleaning protocols are still in place).","While I am doing things that I would consider normal pre-pandemic (visiting with family, hugging, going to church, etc; still havent done a large scale event or gone to a movie), I am still feeling overwhelmed and weirded out by it all." +" I've been reading about the breakthrough cases with Delta and it's making me a little nervous than I was about a month or so ago. But, I watched a Tik Tok Video of someone saying that they caught a covid breakthrough case, and I keep reading stuff on Reddit about covid breakthrough cases, and my mom is watching like CNN and well it's CNN. Luckily if I were to get it, my mom and everyone around me is vaccinated, so that helps. I've been reading about the breakthrough cases with Delta and it's making me a little nervous than I was about a month or so ago. Luckily if I were to get it, my mom and everyone around me is vaccinated, so that helps.","I've been reading about the breakthrough cases with Delta and it's making me a little nervous than I was about a month or so ago. But, I watched a Tik Tok Video of someone saying that they caught a covid breakthrough case, and I keep reading stuff on Reddit about covid breakthrough cases, and my mom is watching like CNN and well it's CNN." +" Again, the more we vaccinate, the faster we'll be out of this. The more people we do this to, the better. According to graphs in Scotland, the variant may hit hard and fast, but it ultimately doesn't do as bad a damage as other variants. has made an interesting discovery on the Delta Variant, according to his Twitter. One, it means that perhaps the Delta Variant wave won't be as long or as massively damaging as some people are fearing, and two, the vaccine helps. According to graphs in Scotland, the variant may hit hard and fast, but it ultimately doesn't do as bad a damage as other variants. But now the cases have since crashed. More importantly, the hospitalization's peak, two weeks after, topped out at 1/4 that of Alpha. Again, most of that has to do with how vaccinated Scotland was. has made an interesting discovery on the Delta Variant, according to his Twitter. Again, the more we vaccinate, the faster we'll be out of this. The more people we do this to, the better.","Again, the more we vaccinate, the faster we'll be out of this. The more people we do this to, the better." +" I live adjacent to L.A. County and hearing how bad things are getting there has really left me just at my breaking point. The other big thing is that I don't really have anyone to talk to. I live with family who are pretty sure we're going into another lockdown, as well as my friends on social media, which I've made the choice to log off from for the near future. I've also had anxiety about other things going on in the world with climate and my own financial situation, but I'll keep this covid related. I live adjacent to L.A. County and hearing how bad things are getting there has really left me just at my breaking point. I've been really trying hard to stay positive but it's been extremely difficult lately. The other big thing is that I don't really have anyone to talk to.",I live adjacent to L.A. County and hearing how bad things are getting there has really left me just at my breaking point. The other big thing is that I don't really have anyone to talk to. + Like a lot of you Ive been stressing a lot about the possibility of breakthrough infections to Covid. That means that statistically 99.92% of people with full vaccinations have not gotten breakthrough infections. Anyway I saw this article today on NBC news as website and believe it or not it makes me feel a whole lot better. Like a lot of you Ive been stressing a lot about the possibility of breakthrough infections to Covid. That means that statistically 99.92% of people with full vaccinations have not gotten breakthrough infections. Anyway I saw this article today on NBC news as website and believe it or not it makes me feel a whole lot better.,Like a lot of you Ive been stressing a lot about the possibility of breakthrough infections to Covid. +" My wife and I are considering going a funeral in Cleveland County NC. But I have a week vacation to Bonaire planned, flying on August 7 and August 14. I will need a negative PCR test within 72 hours before both flights. There will be a large group lunch at someone's home after the funeral. I will need a negative PCR test within 72 hours before both flights. The trip would be cancelled or we could not fly back on schedule and would be quarantined in Bonaire for a while.","My wife and I are considering going a funeral in Cleveland County NC. But I have a week vacation to Bonaire planned, flying on August 7 and August 14. I will need a negative PCR test within 72 hours before both flights." +" thanks and I hope we'll all get over this pandemic as soon as possible Hi, this is a straight forward question, the patient is almost one week sick and latest oxygen % are quiet high (around 80-90% with and without support). So is it common for patients to have 60-70% lung saturation? Hi, this is a straight forward question, the patient is almost one week sick and latest oxygen % are quiet high (around 80-90% with and without support).",thanks and I hope we'll all get over this pandemic as soon as possible +" They literally recommended me not to get vaccinated, and then the people online call me an idiot because I am not. I was hoping to gain as much insight from other people as I can to ensure that my health and safety isn't compromised. My main concern about these vaccines would have to be the side effects and ingredients listed on them. The only vaccine that I seem to trust is the vaccine which is not available to the public in the U.S yet but I was wondering if I should take the risk of getting a different vaccine because I really do want to get back to my normal life. I've always been afraid of vaccines and doctors (I still usually ended up getting them) but then I also am afraid of getting sick so I've been doing my absolute best to stay healthy and unvaccinated until I am sure. Majority of my peers tell me they have been experiencing heart problems ever since they got the vaccine which terrifies me and I am also scared for them! They literally recommended me not to get vaccinated, and then the people online call me an idiot because I am not. The only vaccine that I seem to trust is the vaccine which is not available to the public in the U.S yet but I was wondering if I should take the risk of getting a different vaccine because I really do want to get back to my normal life.","They literally recommended me not to get vaccinated, and then the people online call me an idiot because I am not." +" I know if it persists past 7 days that's a concern, but what is saddleback fever? I'm reading about it but don't understand any of the verbage right now Have felt awful for 3 days where my fever rises then falls and I break into horrible sweats, then it rises again and I have chills and aches, then falls, on and on.","I know if it persists past 7 days that's a concern, but what is saddleback fever? I'm reading about it but don't understand any of the verbage right now" + Is it illegal to hide a diagnosis froma patient that is life threatening. I have been feeling incompetent lately and i feel like its getting worse. Every hospital/ clinic i have seen in the past is hiding from me that i have a mass in my head and neck so im pretty sure i have cancer by now.,Is it illegal to hide a diagnosis froma patient that is life threatening. +" I dont wanna sound like I am all for masking but after I saw todays numbers I fear we may have to in order to crush Delta. What is happening to Arkansas, Nevada, etc is horrific. I dont wanna sound like I am all for masking but after I saw todays numbers I fear we may have to in order to crush Delta.","I dont wanna sound like I am all for masking but after I saw todays numbers I fear we may have to in order to crush Delta. What is happening to Arkansas, Nevada, etc is horrific." + Today I found out that one of the people we met up with on Friday tested positive thru antigen test but they feel like they just have allergies. So multiple exposures we probably have covid. Mask mandates were finally lifted at my office but Im putting mine back on just to protect others. So multiple exposures we probably have covid. We are also having our postponed wedding ceremony in October.,Today I found out that one of the people we met up with on Friday tested positive thru antigen test but they feel like they just have allergies. +" I just want to know which vaccines are considered ""accepted"" to enter to the US from another country. I just want to know which vaccines are considered ""accepted"" to enter to the US from another country. Thank you so much!","I just want to know which vaccines are considered ""accepted"" to enter to the US from another country." +" Admin makes no effort to reach out to those working in proximity to others who may be sick, and are giving no explanation for why certain employees are mysteriously gone, not even to managers of said employees. Is there some organization that he can report this to? He fears inaction, if not retaliation if talking directly to management. Rather than inform employees, management/HR did all they could to keep new cases under wraps, so those who were in contact were not made aware of the risk. There was never even any formal acknowledgement let alone apology for this incredible lapse in judgement. Well apparently it's happening AGAIN, and the only reason any employees are aware are from sharing info with each other. Rather than inform employees, management/HR did all they could to keep new cases under wraps, so those who were in contact were not made aware of the risk. There was never even any formal acknowledgement let alone apology for this incredible lapse in judgement. Well apparently it's happening AGAIN, and the only reason any employees are aware are from sharing info with each other. He fears inaction, if not retaliation if talking directly to management.","Admin makes no effort to reach out to those working in proximity to others who may be sick, and are giving no explanation for why certain employees are mysteriously gone, not even to managers of said employees." +" Even the NYT and other journals are starting to make articles about COVID 19 cost money again, and stores are starting to not sell masks anymore. I'm anxious about this pandemic still and I feel my feelings of anxiety don't matter sometimes perhaps. (Even though public transportation it is required to wear a mask) I hardly hear about it on the news at all, and I'm anxious that people think that it's over and they don't have to get vaccinated. Even the NYT and other journals are starting to make articles about COVID 19 cost money again, and stores are starting to not sell masks anymore. I'm anxious about this pandemic still and I feel my feelings of anxiety don't matter sometimes perhaps.","Even the NYT and other journals are starting to make articles about COVID 19 cost money again, and stores are starting to not sell masks anymore." +" I (and not only myself) dreamt of normality from summer 2021 on, but now people in the media, also here on reddit are telling me about 'basic measures' and something till Spring of 2022 - do they really believe into the idea, that the virus will call it a day then? I suffer from pandemic fatigue more and more and I don't feel as if my behavior would benefit anyone anymore. The vaccinations were the promised goal, now it seems that we have unlocked another shitty COVID sequel - fucking Delta. Constantly reading here on reddit about people saying 2022 will be normal is putting me into a bad mood. I (and not only myself) dreamt of normality from summer 2021 on, but now people in the media, also here on reddit are telling me about 'basic measures' and something till Spring of 2022 - do they really believe into the idea, that the virus will call it a day then? I'm not one of those people who never cared - I cared for the last 1.5 years. But the longer it goes, my solidarity decreases. Then add the fact that I'm vaccinated already, but recently I'm more and more reading bad news regarding Delta vs the vaccines.","I (and not only myself) dreamt of normality from summer 2021 on, but now people in the media, also here on reddit are telling me about 'basic measures' and something till Spring of 2022 - do they really believe into the idea, that the virus will call it a day then?" +" According to what I have been seeing from 's Twitter, there seem to be instances of vaccinations slowly but surely trickling up from the past week. According to what I have been seeing from 's Twitter, there seem to be instances of vaccinations slowly but surely trickling up from the past week. According to what I have been seeing from 's Twitter, there seem to be instances of vaccinations slowly but surely trickling up from the past week. According to what I have been seeing from 's Twitter, there seem to be instances of vaccinations slowly but surely trickling up from the past week.","According to what I have been seeing from 's Twitter, there seem to be instances of vaccinations slowly but surely trickling up from the past week." +" Working from home for a year and a half has cemented my view, that WFH is not good for me. I'm not a social butterfly by any means and have had social anxiety in the past, but I was just starting to enjoying being around people, socializing after work etc pre-COVID. I know I shouldn't be complaining, I have a job, I've not got COVID and I'm surviving. I'm not a social butterfly by any means and have had social anxiety in the past, but I was just starting to enjoying being around people, socializing after work etc pre-COVID.","Working from home for a year and a half has cemented my view, that WFH is not good for me. I'm not a social butterfly by any means and have had social anxiety in the past, but I was just starting to enjoying being around people, socializing after work etc pre-COVID." +" I can't just go and tell people it's over and you'll never have to worry again, not when I don't think those are the facts. My perspective is that this is a serious crisis, but we are smart and strong and we can get through it. It bothers me that I sometimes get downvoted for realistic--neither optimistic nor pessimistic--statements. I would prefer to say, ""You've been keeping yourself safer this way and this other way,"" or, ""Your mask might help keep your town from needing a lockdown,"" or, ""There are safer ways to socialize so you don't have to stay away from your friends.""","I can't just go and tell people it's over and you'll never have to worry again, not when I don't think those are the facts." +" My mother and sister refuse to get vaccinated, and my sister refuses to get her kids vaccinated (they are teens). It feels like a crack in the foundation of our relationship is gaping open. Weve lost three family members this year, 2 to covid. My mother, of course does not understand my decision and cries every day when I talk to her. My mother and sister refuse to get vaccinated, and my sister refuses to get her kids vaccinated (they are teens). It feels like a crack in the foundation of our relationship is gaping open. Even though we are vaccinated now, too many of my family have chosen not to get vaccinated, and for the same reasons we held in March 2020, I dont want to either potentially transmit the delta variant to my mother, or be exposed to it- in the event my vaccine is in need of a booster. My mother, of course does not understand my decision and cries every day when I talk to her.","My mother and sister refuse to get vaccinated, and my sister refuses to get her kids vaccinated (they are teens)." +" Problem is that she isn't vaccinated, and they live in one of the worst Delta hotspots in the US. This is going to be the first time I'll be an uncle, and my brother and sister-in-law are doing a gender reveal party (which I find problematic but that's beside the point). Problem is that she isn't vaccinated, and they live in one of the worst Delta hotspots in the US.","Problem is that she isn't vaccinated, and they live in one of the worst Delta hotspots in the US." +" Problem is that she isn't vaccinated, and they live in one of the worst Delta hotspots in the US. This is going to be the first time I'll be an uncle, and my brother and sister-in-law are doing a gender reveal party (which I find problematic but that's beside the point). Problem is that she isn't vaccinated, and they live in one of the worst Delta hotspots in the US.","Problem is that she isn't vaccinated, and they live in one of the worst Delta hotspots in the US." +" Well, my antegen test came back positive and I guess I do have Covid. Apparently, one test being negative and another being positive is not that uncommon. My husband was sick with a cold and then my daughter and /i got sick.","Well, my antegen test came back positive and I guess I do have Covid." + I've been to all of the local places scouting them out but nobody is wearing a mask. I keep reading about breakthrough cases with Delta and can't shake it. I've been to all of the local places scouting them out but nobody is wearing a mask. I'm vaccinated but my young kids aren't old enough yet. I keep reading about breakthrough cases with Delta and can't shake it. I was perfectly happy to go to the barbershop when the mask mandates were in effect.,I've been to all of the local places scouting them out but nobody is wearing a mask. I keep reading about breakthrough cases with Delta and can't shake it. +" I also understand a big source of anger is that so many unvaccinated people caused this spike. The constraint being that we were never going to convince 100% of the population to get vaxxed? After two to three months of normalcy, I fear that as a society, we will regress into our pre-vaccinated behavior. How will we ever know if we need updated vaccines if we are all wearing masks again? I am worried about our collective societys mental health. My friends that I have spoken to that recently tested positive and have mild symptoms despite being vaccinated are feeling betrayed by the vaccine. My friends that I have spoken to that recently tested positive and have mild symptoms despite being vaccinated are feeling betrayed by the vaccine. I also understand a big source of anger is that so many unvaccinated people caused this spike. It is clear that this delta variant is incredibly contagious but maybe not as strenuous to the healthcare system? After two to three months of normalcy, I fear that as a society, we will regress into our pre-vaccinated behavior. I am worried about our collective societys mental health. He has/had more symptoms than me (poor guy ) but thankfully no loss of taste or smell yet.",I also understand a big source of anger is that so many unvaccinated people caused this spike. The constraint being that we were never going to convince 100% of the population to get vaxxed? +" And of those people, 345k are getting their first. All of this is very promising according to . Yesterdays vaccinations topped 611k. Last week it was only 546k. And of those people, 345k are getting their first. All of this is very promising according to .","And of those people, 345k are getting their first." +" Since J&J and were dropped from the vaccine program here and given to a private company, those of us who received them are not on the regular vaccine plan anymore. I already am terrified of my dad dying, especially dying after I have not seen him in over a year and a half. I also have elderly grandparents, my grandad is 91, who knows how long he has left? ""Freedom day"" is also terrifying me), now even if that gets lifted I might still be screwed. Now I am terrified this news will lead to J&J being considered invalid in the EU and/or UK, I am already being kept away right now due to the UK only allowing people vaccinated inside the UK to non have to quarantine 10 days (but they allow nightclubs to be open?? ""Freedom day"" is also terrifying me), now even if that gets lifted I might still be screwed. This just feels like it is never going to end, and I feel with how so much of the world still has no access to vaccines we're going to get more and more variants that destroy our progress for getting some normalcy back. Since J&J and were dropped from the vaccine program here and given to a private company, those of us who received them are not on the regular vaccine plan anymore. I already am terrified of my dad dying, especially dying after I have not seen him in over a year and a half. This just feels like it is never going to end, and I feel with how so much of the world still has no access to vaccines we're going to get more and more variants that destroy our progress for getting some normalcy back.","Since J&J and were dropped from the vaccine program here and given to a private company, those of us who received them are not on the regular vaccine plan anymore." + \--- Since writing this yesterday I've started to have some trouble breathing and 2 instances of coughing up white mucus. Any other recovered breakthroughers on here? How long after the onset of your symptoms did it take to get better? So finally this morning I got up and did a rapid test and sure enough it came back positive. Most from today have come back negative thankfully.,\--- Since writing this yesterday I've started to have some trouble breathing and 2 instances of coughing up white mucus. +" And this concern is due to one thing: variants. From what I've heard, natural immunity doesn't protect as well against some variants, such as Delta. However, given the progressively worse variants we've witnessed over the past few months (first B.1.1.7, and now Delta), I often worry about the following possibility: 1. It makes me worried that if we go the natural immunity route, we will just be stuck in this perpetual cycle with each iteration producing a worse variant, as long as there are large numbers of unvaccinated people.","And this concern is due to one thing: variants. From what I've heard, natural immunity doesn't protect as well against some variants, such as Delta." +" Therefore, I want to ask you guys to share your own story that is new to you after covid 19. It will be great to see all the positive changes! It will be great to see all the positive changes!","Therefore, I want to ask you guys to share your own story that is new to you after covid 19." +" Best case is some sort of forever yearily seasonal lockdowns or social distancing/mask mandates out of this after God knows how many years of vaccines waning too fast to end this Pandemic. I'm such a disappointment, should be ridicolously easy for me to cope yet here I am. Looking at how bad the data coming out from places like Israel won't be too long until things keep getting worse and worse it's just pointless. I knew things were going to be really bad for someone like me in March 2020 and in particular in Jan 2021, yet I carried on pointlessly because I can't just let go and give it all up. Looking at how bad the data coming out from places like Israel won't be too long until things keep getting worse and worse it's just pointless. Looking at how bad the data coming out from places like Israel won't be too long until things keep getting worse and worse it's just pointless.",Best case is some sort of forever yearily seasonal lockdowns or social distancing/mask mandates out of this after God knows how many years of vaccines waning too fast to end this Pandemic. + The left side of my face really hurts a lot even with the slightest touch of my fingertips. The left side of my face really hurts a lot even with the slightest touch of my fingertips. Thank you so much!,The left side of my face really hurts a lot even with the slightest touch of my fingertips. +" He is due to start again as an employee hopefully next weekend (I stopped seeing him during the pandemic but started the process of hiring him again once he got the vaccine). He has been fully vaccinated with and so have I, however he has a daughter who is not eligible to be vaccinated.",He is due to start again as an employee hopefully next weekend (I stopped seeing him during the pandemic but started the process of hiring him again once he got the vaccine). +" Weak lost over 30 pounds. My son still cant eat he is barely trying new things to see what works. I feel like a horrible mother because I wont let him go, we only go to the parks and those even turn into fights because they want to do more. I feel like a horrible mother because I wont let him go, we only go to the parks and those even turn into fights because they want to do more.",Weak lost over 30 pounds. My son still cant eat he is barely trying new things to see what works. +" Unfortunately, my husbands grandmother passed away a couple days ago in another province and he is already talking about traveling for the service. We have been super careful through out the pandemic as I have an immune condition so curbside pick up, remote learning and distancing from our family and friends (with the exception of outdoor visits) has been our norm. Unfortunately, my husbands grandmother passed away a couple days ago in another province and he is already talking about traveling for the service. We have been super careful through out the pandemic as I have an immune condition so curbside pick up, remote learning and distancing from our family and friends (with the exception of outdoor visits) has been our norm. I'm concerned about the delta variant. I've heard of several people testing positive despite being fully vaccinated. I'm especially worried about our kids because they have no protection at this point.","Unfortunately, my husbands grandmother passed away a couple days ago in another province and he is already talking about traveling for the service. We have been super careful through out the pandemic as I have an immune condition so curbside pick up, remote learning and distancing from our family and friends (with the exception of outdoor visits) has been our norm." +" My [26F] husband [29M] tested positive this week. Its only day 4 of symptoms but I just want to make sure I do everything right. I also just wish I could be near him and hug him. In the middle of the night, he felt a bit feverish but it went away. He lost his sense of smell in the middle of the night, which crushes me. I also just wish I could be near him and hug him.",My [26F] husband [29M] tested positive this week. + So I saw yesterday that Dr. suggested those of us who got the J & J vaccine get a or booster ASAP. This is not the only doctor saying this but none of them are saying HOW. This is not the only doctor saying this but none of them are saying HOW. So I saw yesterday that Dr. suggested those of us who got the J & J vaccine get a or booster ASAP. This is not the only doctor saying this but none of them are saying HOW.,So I saw yesterday that Dr. suggested those of us who got the J & J vaccine get a or booster ASAP. This is not the only doctor saying this but none of them are saying HOW. +" But the other part of me feels like I just dont want to ever get COVID, period. A lot of my friends and family have been giving me a hard time for not seeing them, so I feel like Im just being crazy/paranoid. That said, I took the pandemic seriously since March 2020 and have continued to, even after being fully vaccinated as of April 2021. Still, I cant help but continue to be anxious, especially with the probably third wave were entering in the US. A lot of my friends and family have been giving me a hard time for not seeing them, so I feel like Im just being crazy/paranoid. Im a young, healthy individual who realistically wouldnt suffer extreme effects from COVID. I feel like on one hand I should loosen up - see vaccinated friends/family, for example - and accept the risk of getting sick with a mild illness.","But the other part of me feels like I just dont want to ever get COVID, period." +" I feel trapped and I feel like whatever decision I make, something bad will happen. The vaccination site was very unsafe and I ended up getting infected from there. To be completely honest, I would wait for my preferred brand but I'm also terrified of the Delta variant that's expected to surge where I live. Just a background: I'm NOT an anti-vaxxer but these are the circumstances that force me to ask myself this question. Now that I'm feeling better, I was supposed to go get it but one of my doctors told me to defer it. The irony is not lost on me though that I got it from the vaccination site. But I'm also terrified of going back to the vaccination site (it's very PTSD for me). Now that I'm feeling better, I was supposed to go get it but one of my doctors told me to defer it. Honestly, he doesn't seem to trust the brand I got and suggested I wait for the availability of another (which is my preferred brand).","I feel trapped and I feel like whatever decision I make, something bad will happen." +" When they announced the Olympics would be postponed to July 2021, I was happy. The thought of a neverending epidemic and endless pseudo-normalcy hadn't crossed my mind in so long, and it came back today. I wanted to believe it would have ended and that the event would be a symbol of hope in a COVID-free world. When they announced the Olympics would be postponed to July 2021, I was happy. I felt an overwhelming sense of dread while watching the ceremony. Seeing that stadium still empty, after months of convincing myself everything would already be okay by now, definetely did not help.","When they announced the Olympics would be postponed to July 2021, I was happy." +" Today, my girlfriend revealed that she tested COVID positive. I got my 2nd dose of yesterday (7/22/2021) and met up with my girlfriend a couple of hours later (we had sex). Today, my girlfriend revealed that she tested COVID positive.","Today, my girlfriend revealed that she tested COVID positive." + My mom said that she is scared from the delta variant and is convinced that vaccine immunity only lasts 6 months. She keeps citing the Israeli studies. She said that come September shes going to lie and go to CVS claiming she doesnt have health insurance so she can get a third shot. She said that come September shes going to lie and go to CVS claiming she doesnt have health insurance so she can get a third shot. She keeps citing the Israeli studies.,My mom said that she is scared from the delta variant and is convinced that vaccine immunity only lasts 6 months. She keeps citing the Israeli studies. +" But my girlfriend is immunosupressed and it's always a little scary being close to her since because of my work I am out on the street often and she needs special care protocols to avoid getting infected. Specially if it were since I've read that mixing two mRNA vaccines might be the best bet according to some studies. My parents say I shouldn't ""risk it"" since according to France I'm fully vaccinated already. But my girlfriend is immunosupressed and it's always a little scary being close to her since because of my work I am out on the street often and she needs special care protocols to avoid getting infected. Specially if it were since I've read that mixing two mRNA vaccines might be the best bet according to some studies.",But my girlfriend is immunosupressed and it's always a little scary being close to her since because of my work I am out on the street often and she needs special care protocols to avoid getting infected. +" He has no symptoms yet and I hope it stays that way. And vaccines for his age group seem so far away, it feels like even if he escapes this time, COVID is looming around the corner waiting for him. The 2nd child to text positive in the last year and a half in the whole school, and it happened in my son's classroom after he had been to school no more than 7 times. We will have to get him tested, which will be traumatic, as he has been swabbed before and it's awful. Of course, the numbers have been getting worse and worse. And today we were informed that we had to come pick him up because a classmate of his, who had attended school while symptomatic, tested positive for COVID. And vaccines for his age group seem so far away, it feels like even if he escapes this time, COVID is looming around the corner waiting for him. We were able to make it work because our retired/semi-retired parents were able to take on several days of childcare/week. We worked so hard to keep him safe for so long, it feels pointless now.","He has no symptoms yet and I hope it stays that way. And vaccines for his age group seem so far away, it feels like even if he escapes this time, COVID is looming around the corner waiting for him." +" This week in particular has seen a noticeable uptick compared to the last one, about 2.15 million total. The more we do this, the better. This week in particular has seen a noticeable uptick compared to the last one, about 2.15 million total. The more we do this, the better.","This week in particular has seen a noticeable uptick compared to the last one, about 2.15 million total." +" All the focus has been on survival, and they dont care about quality of life afterwards. I dont feel protected by my vaccination. Im not sure that I want to survive if I couldnt smell or taste ever again and I had neurological problems and stuff. Meanwhile, all of my vaccinated (I hope/assume) friends have decided that the pandemic is over now, and I feel like I have to choose between protecting my health or everybody moving on without me. All the focus has been on survival, and they dont care about quality of life afterwards. Meanwhile, all of my vaccinated (I hope/assume) friends have decided that the pandemic is over now, and I feel like I have to choose between protecting my health or everybody moving on without me. I dont feel protected by my vaccination.","All the focus has been on survival, and they dont care about quality of life afterwards." +" So I started to get a consistent headache for days on end and realized I should probably get a test to be safe. Now I'm just on pins and needles because either I'll have to keep waiting and get more and more stressed, or I'll find out tomorrow there was nothing to worry about and I missed a chance to see my friend. But as we close in on 7, I've heard nothing from CVS. So I started to get a consistent headache for days on end and realized I should probably get a test to be safe.",So I started to get a consistent headache for days on end and realized I should probably get a test to be safe. +" I was getting used to going to public places without masks, but apparently half the country hasnt grown up and received their shots yet. I cant live through another year of masking up, distancing, places being closed down, not seeing full faces, etc. Its not fair that we have to suffer for their ignorance. I cant live through another year of masking up, distancing, places being closed down, not seeing full faces, etc. Im losing it.","I was getting used to going to public places without masks, but apparently half the country hasnt grown up and received their shots yet." +" I finally got passed my fear of covid on home surfaces/mail/groceries, but: I am wondering if the increased contagious qualities of Delta are of concern on packaging, mail, delivery, or groceries? We have a 16 month old. The only outside things that come in are groceries and mail. I finally got passed my fear of covid on home surfaces/mail/groceries, but: I am wondering if the increased contagious qualities of Delta are of concern on packaging, mail, delivery, or groceries?","I finally got passed my fear of covid on home surfaces/mail/groceries, but: I am wondering if the increased contagious qualities of Delta are of concern on packaging, mail, delivery, or groceries? We have a 16 month old." +" I didn't dare look at the articles or the case numbers today (because I wanted to spare myself the torture), but I wonder what compelled to make that prediction? I didn't dare look at the articles or the case numbers today (because I wanted to spare myself the torture), but I wonder what compelled to make that prediction? I didn't dare look at the articles or the case numbers today (because I wanted to spare myself the torture), but I wonder what compelled to make that prediction?","I didn't dare look at the articles or the case numbers today (because I wanted to spare myself the torture), but I wonder what compelled to make that prediction?" + I know theres been so many posts about the delta variant on here and I probably sound like a broken record but I was so good at not checking daily cases everyday and I kinda caved and checked and just straight up panicked when I saw the number was so high and now Im worried all over again about the possibility of online class and not being able to see my friends. At first I thought getting the vaccine was gonna be a huge obstacle and then after that everything was gonna be fine but it seems like this variant is a whole other ball game. I know theres been so many posts about the delta variant on here and I probably sound like a broken record but I was so good at not checking daily cases everyday and I kinda caved and checked and just straight up panicked when I saw the number was so high and now Im worried all over again about the possibility of online class and not being able to see my friends. This just seems like a never ending loop that I can never escape.,I know theres been so many posts about the delta variant on here and I probably sound like a broken record but I was so good at not checking daily cases everyday and I kinda caved and checked and just straight up panicked when I saw the number was so high and now Im worried all over again about the possibility of online class and not being able to see my friends. +" Who has already done that? How was your experience, both getting it and with side effects? Hi all, Following advice from people like Dr. , I'm planning on following up the J&J vaccine I got in April with an mRNA shot, to be better protected against the Delta & Lambda variants that are so virulent and prevalent. Hi all, Following advice from people like Dr. , I'm planning on following up the J&J vaccine I got in April with an mRNA shot, to be better protected against the Delta & Lambda variants that are so virulent and prevalent. Hi all, Following advice from people like Dr. , I'm planning on following up the J&J vaccine I got in April with an mRNA shot, to be better protected against the Delta & Lambda variants that are so virulent and prevalent.","Who has already done that? How was your experience, both getting it and with side effects?" +" That being said, I noticed a significant reduction in my smell and taste this morning. I live in MA, but there is a COVID spike here. That being said, I noticed a significant reduction in my smell and taste this morning. I figured that it was my normal allergies until I got a message from someone that I briefly met up with outside about two days ago telling me that he is not feeling well. Mind you, hes also vaccinated, but the recent increase in breakthrough cases has me anxious. I live in MA, but there is a COVID spike here.","That being said, I noticed a significant reduction in my smell and taste this morning. I live in MA, but there is a COVID spike here." +" There may have been people who are saying vaccinations alone isn't enough, but so far we are making good progress. Saturday just in: +676K doses reported administered over yesterdays total. This includes 403K newly vaccinated, an 18% increase over last Saturdays 341K. This includes 403K newly vaccinated, an 18% increase over last Saturdays 341K. More uptake being seen in younger age groups and states with high case rates. Keep it going!","There may have been people who are saying vaccinations alone isn't enough, but so far we are making good progress." + what are the chances of it happening and if it does happen on what day should i expect it after vaccination. hey everyone so my second dose is on August 3rd and i want to know how to watch out for myocarditis. hey everyone so my second dose is on August 3rd and i want to know how to watch out for myocarditis.,what are the chances of it happening and if it does happen on what day should i expect it after vaccination. +" things looked extremely hopeful but as tourism picks back up , i'm seeing crazy spread of the delta variant and mass infections pop up all over. vaccination rates seem fairly high over there , and they're rising ! i'm debating now on whether or not to cancel my trip , judging by the current state of everything. we're so disappointed in the state of everything and the rate of infection seems to be getting worse and worse. i have a flight out to spain+canary islands after peak tourism season (october-november) and due to the delta variant , i'm starting to want to cancel my trip. things looked extremely hopeful but as tourism picks back up , i'm seeing crazy spread of the delta variant and mass infections pop up all over. i'm debating now on whether or not to cancel my trip , judging by the current state of everything. vaccination rates seem fairly high over there , and they're rising ! the friend that i planned to stay with is also fully vaccinated, as is his family. :( we're so disappointed in the state of everything and the rate of infection seems to be getting worse and worse.","things looked extremely hopeful but as tourism picks back up , i'm seeing crazy spread of the delta variant and mass infections pop up all over." +" I am supposed to go to two conventions in August and October, and cases are projected to peak in October. With the Delta variant spiking up cases with the unvaccinated I am worried about another mask mandate, social distancing, things being cancelled/going virtual again. I am supposed to go to two conventions in August and October, and cases are projected to peak in October. With the Delta variant spiking up cases with the unvaccinated I am worried about another mask mandate, social distancing, things being cancelled/going virtual again. said his COVID team is reviewing protocols ([url] and if any changes come to light, restrictions come back.","I am supposed to go to two conventions in August and October, and cases are projected to peak in October." +" At the beginning of the year, I've noticed other people I live with don't wash their hands for long enough, definitely nowhere near the advised 20 seconds. At the beginning of the year, I've noticed other people I live with don't wash their hands for long enough, definitely nowhere near the advised 20 seconds. This has been becoming a bigger and bigger issue for me recently, as the thought of contaminating myself or my belongings makes me feel stressed and really anxious. It's reached a point where I don't feel safe touching most items in my house without washing my hands right after.","At the beginning of the year, I've noticed other people I live with don't wash their hands for long enough, definitely nowhere near the advised 20 seconds." +" However, the issue is: the vaccine the federal goverment is sending is Sinovac (Previously they where sending and , and for the teachers they send Cansino). Unfortunately while searching for information, i got the data that the efficiency of Sinovac is barely above 50% And IDK what to think or to do. And also the rumors run that Sinovac isn't effective enought against Delta Variant, that seems to be the variant raising here at Mxico. The good news is that my family, the ones who worried me more since they are risk population, already got vaccinated with and , and even plannig to go overseas once the pandemic stabilize, so it's one thing to worry less. But i'm feeling ""tied"" since our freaking federal goverment its handling all at worst. TL;DR: Finally our city is getting vaccinated on age rank 30 to 39, however the vaccines they are delivering are , that is told being less efective against Delta variant, the one is rising on whole Mxico. A friend told me that might be also the chance to get later another vaccine so perhaps get 2 vaccines and might be better, but i'm feeling somehow anxious. TL;DR: Finally our city is getting vaccinated on age rank 30 to 39, however the vaccines they are delivering are , that is told being less efective against Delta variant, the one is rising on whole Mxico. The good news is that my family, the ones who worried me more since they are risk population, already got vaccinated with and , and even plannig to go overseas once the pandemic stabilize, so it's one thing to worry less. This would mean that if i got Sinovac, I will still need to keep isolated for a longer time and i'm getting extremely tired for that. TL;DR: Finally our city is getting vaccinated on age rank 30 to 39, however the vaccines they are delivering are , that is told being less efective against Delta variant, the one is rising on whole Mxico.","However, the issue is: the vaccine the federal goverment is sending is Sinovac (Previously they where sending and , and for the teachers they send Cansino)." +" If negative, she plans to travel here. She would be hoping to stay in our house with the elderly aunt and uncle and visit my mother in her assisted living home. The [Israeli study]([url] about the weakness of the vaccines against the Delta variant makes me very nervous, especially since we were all vaccinated at the earliest possible moment, which for most of us was January or February. The [Israeli study]([url] about the weakness of the vaccines against the Delta variant makes me very nervous, especially since we were all vaccinated at the earliest possible moment, which for most of us was January or February. Relevant family--all vaccinated--include my 96 year old mother, her brother and sister in their late 80s, my high risk husband, my 55 year old healthy brother, and me, 73 but in good health. The [Israeli study]([url] about the weakness of the vaccines against the Delta variant makes me very nervous, especially since we were all vaccinated at the earliest possible moment, which for most of us was January or February.","If negative, she plans to travel here. She would be hoping to stay in our house with the elderly aunt and uncle and visit my mother in her assisted living home. The [Israeli study]([url] about the weakness of the vaccines against the Delta variant makes me very nervous, especially since we were all vaccinated at the earliest possible moment, which for most of us was January or February." +" I doubt people will mask up for the flu every single season, though. I just don't expect it all, depending where I live. I remembered having a dry throat at first, but I didn't mind it because I was still talking just fine and I wasn't feeling all miserable. And then a day or two after that, I had a very runny nose that wouldn't stop. I masked up, maintained my distance, and took the vaccine because it's safe and effective and that makes me enough to trust it. I masked up, maintained my distance, and took the vaccine because it's safe and effective and that makes me enough to trust it. Also around when the CDC called on us fully vaccinated people that we can stop masking up if we like.","I doubt people will mask up for the flu every single season, though. I just don't expect it all, depending where I live." +" I'm so angry. I want to enjoy my life. I want to not worry about this crap anymore. I want others to not worry about this anymore. I hate masks so much, I still wear mine everywhere but god I hate being reminded of this pandemic and this virus. I've traveled but mask usage is everywhere and even though I've had good times, it's just not the same. It isn't, I'm sorry. I hate masks so much, I still wear mine everywhere but god I hate being reminded of this pandemic and this virus. I don't even know what to even do anymore. I feel so broken inside.","I'm so angry. I want to enjoy my life. I want to not worry about this crap anymore. I want others to not worry about this anymore. I hate masks so much, I still wear mine everywhere but god I hate being reminded of this pandemic and this virus." +" I am starting to think that maybe people like me and certain members of my family may just not be susceptible to covid. I am pretty worried about getting it. The hospital sent out an email yesterday stating it is a matter of ""when"" we will get it not ""if"" (real reassuring). I am hoping I may be right about possibly being immune to it and that it won't come down to ""when"" I will get it. The hospital sent out an email yesterday stating it is a matter of ""when"" we will get it not ""if"" (real reassuring). I have been exposed plenty of times both before vax and after and never caught it.",I am starting to think that maybe people like me and certain members of my family may just not be susceptible to covid. +" I cant take a freaking day off work without receiving 50+ emails, my boss knows I am sick but I feel this pressure that if I dont take advantage of working remote, I am going to be a huge disappointment. My health is nobody elses business in my workplace and now I am just kind of feeling off about the whole thing. I cant take a freaking day off work without receiving 50+ emails, my boss knows I am sick but I feel this pressure that if I dont take advantage of working remote, I am going to be a huge disappointment. Because on top of this, I have health issues Ive had to miss a lot of work for this year and have nearly drained my PTO. My health is nobody elses business in my workplace and now I am just kind of feeling off about the whole thing. Its honestly sickening to me that we still think this wag. I tested positive last week and I havent had severe symptoms (everything has been manageable thank God), but I feel like my entire viewpoint on US workplaces has changed.","I cant take a freaking day off work without receiving 50+ emails, my boss knows I am sick but I feel this pressure that if I dont take advantage of working remote, I am going to be a huge disappointment." +" I feel slightly better today, my temp is finally below 99 so maybe that's why. I feel slightly better today, my temp is finally below 99 so maybe that's why. I definitely feel extremely fatigued.","I feel slightly better today, my temp is finally below 99 so maybe that's why." +" My cousins wife had a sore throat the day before Thanksgiving and didnt tell anyone. Whats truly infuriating is that its obvious gave him COVID, and likely has given it to her other two toddlers, and yet she is STILL posting conspiracy theories on Facebook about how bad the vaccine is. The text she sent to notify family didnt even apologize, it just said her kid had tested positive and she hopes it doesnt affect anyone else Shes a registered nurse and Im genuinely considering reporting her to the county for spreading health misinformation. My 80+ year old grandparents were at Thanksgiving, and she didnt bother telling anyone she was sick. Whats truly infuriating is that its obvious gave him COVID, and likely has given it to her other two toddlers, and yet she is STILL posting conspiracy theories on Facebook about how bad the vaccine is. My cousins wife had a sore throat the day before Thanksgiving and didnt tell anyone.","My cousins wife had a sore throat the day before Thanksgiving and didnt tell anyone. Whats truly infuriating is that its obvious gave him COVID, and likely has given it to her other two toddlers, and yet she is STILL posting conspiracy theories on Facebook about how bad the vaccine is. The text she sent to notify family didnt even apologize, it just said her kid had tested positive and she hopes it doesnt affect anyone else Shes a registered nurse and Im genuinely considering reporting her to the county for spreading health misinformation." +" I've also looked at the piece of paper the nurse handed me, as well as the NHS, US CDC, and other reliable resources. It all seems very clinical which I usually prefer, but not in this instance. I'm now sitting at my PC rather terrified after receiving the vaccine as a booster (I assumed it would be another Oxford dose) only a few hours ago, and have been trying to look at people's accounts of their first dose, but without much success (it seems a lot of it has been deleted). It wasn't particularly pleasant but I don't regret having the vaccine doses and continue to encourage friends and family. I'm now sitting at my PC rather terrified after receiving the vaccine as a booster (I assumed it would be another Oxford dose) only a few hours ago, and have been trying to look at people's accounts of their first dose, but without much success (it seems a lot of it has been deleted). It wasn't particularly pleasant but I don't regret having the vaccine doses and continue to encourage friends and family. I've also looked at the piece of paper the nurse handed me, as well as the NHS, US CDC, and other reliable resources.","I've also looked at the piece of paper the nurse handed me, as well as the NHS, US CDC, and other reliable resources. It all seems very clinical which I usually prefer, but not in this instance." + We are looking to find a company/website that sells covid rapid tests in bulk.,We are looking to find a company/website that sells covid rapid tests in bulk. +" Anyone whos gotten a booster shot, what can you tell me about side effects? Are they worse than they were after your initial vaccination, or are they better? Anyone whos gotten a booster shot, what can you tell me about side effects?","Anyone whos gotten a booster shot, what can you tell me about side effects? Are they worse than they were after your initial vaccination, or are they better?" +" If yes, do you see as many companies enforcing it or other travel restrictions for the 3rd shot? Some people on here implying that there may be a booster requirement soon.","If yes, do you see as many companies enforcing it or other travel restrictions for the 3rd shot?" +" We've done everything right my wife is a freaking doctor and we kept to all of the rules. My wife and I have flights to go visit my family in the US for Christmas, we live in the UK and it has been really tough over the past year being so far away. I haven't seen my brother since December 2019 and my parents are so excited to have everyone together as we were stuck in the UK for Christmas last year, too. We've done everything right my wife is a freaking doctor and we kept to all of the rules. I am beyond anxious that we are not going to be able to get to the US in time for Christmas with the new variant when things were looking up for a long time. I haven't seen my brother since December 2019 and my parents are so excited to have everyone together as we were stuck in the UK for Christmas last year, too. My wife and I have flights to go visit my family in the US for Christmas, we live in the UK and it has been really tough over the past year being so far away. We are newlyweds just wanting to see family after an incredibly long couple of years.",We've done everything right my wife is a freaking doctor and we kept to all of the rules. + I've seen some people get very sick that were family or close to me. I'm in my late twenties and have minor health conditions. Cases are very high around me and my family and friends seem to just not care. I know this isn't going to end as in go away and I'll have to accept some level of that. I logically and statically know this is not likely.. with that being said it is so frustrating being self aware of that but then my anxiety not allowing me to feel okay. I just have this never-ending voice in my head saying If you get it you're going to die or end up with health complications. I live completely alone and the isolation kills me but when I do try to do things the anxiety afterwards is almost worse. I don't feel comfortable being around them.. I logically and statically know this is not likely.. with that being said it is so frustrating being self aware of that but then my anxiety not allowing me to feel okay. I live completely alone and the isolation kills me but when I do try to do things the anxiety afterwards is almost worse.,I've seen some people get very sick that were family or close to me. I'm in my late twenties and have minor health conditions. +" She also kept touching/moving around the needle disposal bin, with her bare hands (which obviously had a lot of used needles inside of it) while giving me my shot. She also moved random furniture in the area around. This, combined with the fact that she didnt even bother wearing gloves and also kept freely touching the needle disposal bin before applying the band aid makes me wonder if she bothered to follow any health/safety protocols with me while giving me my shot. I got my third dose this afternoon at a major retail pharmacy chain. Basically, I noticed while getting my booster that the pharmacist administering the shot wasnt wearing gloves. She also kept touching/moving around the needle disposal bin, with her bare hands (which obviously had a lot of used needles inside of it) while giving me my shot. She also moved random furniture in the area around. Although Im glad to finally have that extra boost, the actual experience of getting the shot has left me feeling sort of anxious/upset for the rest of the day, and Id like some insight as to whether Im justified in feeling how I do?","She also kept touching/moving around the needle disposal bin, with her bare hands (which obviously had a lot of used needles inside of it) while giving me my shot. She also moved random furniture in the area around." +" I was afraid of everyone not masking and coming over to talk to me. [original post here]([url] So, after 12 days of very mild disease, in spite of my weight and hypertension, I made it to the other side. And also, how can I cope with being forced back to the office? Ive done it; Ive beaten covid and at home to boot but today I had to return to work and I realize Im now scared of going outside. I was afraid of everyone not masking and coming over to talk to me. Im afraid Ill just catch this thing again and that itll be worse. Just now, I went to my local pharmacy to pick up some meds and essentials I needed; I was wearing a mask and my prescription glasses but this girl in front of me coughed a bit every now and then while checking out her purchase. I go over to the cashier and he tells me that girl was paying for a covid test to be done on site. I froze I was behind her and I used the same terminal as her; can i get covid again from this interaction? [original post here]([url] So, after 12 days of very mild disease, in spite of my weight and hypertension, I made it to the other side.",I was afraid of everyone not masking and coming over to talk to me. +" 25:f no conditions just a little overweight I woke up tonight with some anxiety, just over the fact I'm feeling better and heard for many people it can quickly turn around and kick into high gear after day 4. Brother with asthma was fine day 7 onward, mom as well - so I'm trying to keep that in mind but it's still scary. My best friend also had it 2 weeks ago and even unvaccinated, she said it never felt like more than a cold. 25:f no conditions just a little overweight I woke up tonight with some anxiety, just over the fact I'm feeling better and heard for many people it can quickly turn around and kick into high gear after day 4. 25:f no conditions just a little overweight I woke up tonight with some anxiety, just over the fact I'm feeling better and heard for many people it can quickly turn around and kick into high gear after day 4. 25:f no conditions just a little overweight I woke up tonight with some anxiety, just over the fact I'm feeling better and heard for many people it can quickly turn around and kick into high gear after day 4.","25:f no conditions just a little overweight I woke up tonight with some anxiety, just over the fact I'm feeling better and heard for many people it can quickly turn around and kick into high gear after day 4." +" I woke up tonight with some anxiety, just over the fact I'm feeling better and heard for many people it can quickly turn around and kick into high gear after day 4. My family members were all infected in March (besides me) pre-vaccination and none of them reversed their progress towards feeling better - brother with asthma was fine day 7 onward, mom as well - so I'm trying to keep that in mind but it's still scary. My best friend also had it 2 weeks ago and even unvaccinated, she said it never felt like more than a cold () I woke up tonight with some anxiety, just over the fact I'm feeling better and heard for many people it can quickly turn around and kick into high gear after day 4. I woke up tonight with some anxiety, just over the fact I'm feeling better and heard for many people it can quickly turn around and kick into high gear after day 4. My family members were all infected in March (besides me) pre-vaccination and none of them reversed their progress towards feeling better - brother with asthma was fine day 7 onward, mom as well - so I'm trying to keep that in mind but it's still scary. I woke up tonight with some anxiety, just over the fact I'm feeling better and heard for many people it can quickly turn around and kick into high gear after day 4.","I woke up tonight with some anxiety, just over the fact I'm feeling better and heard for many people it can quickly turn around and kick into high gear after day 4." +" I think this is completely ridiculous and needlessly exposing them to infection (especially since a lot of said gatherings involve those who are not masking anywhere and have unvaccinated kids). Side note: My spouse is obese and has controlled diabetes. However, my spouse only masks up indoor in public and is totally fine not masking at indoor family/friend gatherings.",I think this is completely ridiculous and needlessly exposing them to infection (especially since a lot of said gatherings involve those who are not masking anywhere and have unvaccinated kids). Side note: My spouse is obese and has controlled diabetes. +" Not sure it's worth even going to the doctor, since there's really nothing they can do... Has anyone experienced this as well? Would you recommend anything to help with it?","Not sure it's worth even going to the doctor, since there's really nothing they can do..." +" But as someone who went there and was triple vaxxed I can tell you, I do not have any symptoms. But as someone who went there and was triple vaxxed I can tell you, I do not have any symptoms. So in case anybody is worried about me as one of the attendees, dont. I am not sick.","But as someone who went there and was triple vaxxed I can tell you, I do not have any symptoms." +" If thats the case, Im not posting good news again. Im sorry I made false hopes again. Ive just post the good news that the state I live in is getting close to 80% of 1 dose vaccination, and then people start to get doom and gloom. So, I have no choice, but I have to delete it. Ive just post the good news that the state I live in is getting close to 80% of 1 dose vaccination, and then people start to get doom and gloom. Or maybe its because I suck at posting good news and giving everybody false hope?","If thats the case, Im not posting good news again. Im sorry I made false hopes again." +" My state and our neighbor NY have pretty high vaccination and booster rates, yet we're still getting more cases right now so...now what? I live in NJ, which just recorded a pretty significant uptick in cases and we're now in code yellow. Further, I was really hoping to try and pull off going to Japan next year to take the JLPT assessment, but the country just closed their borders to all incoming foreigners for who knows how long. For someone who runs all over the place as it is between work and school, that would be a massive pain in the ass to say the least. I understand why, they've had a pretty good handle on this and don't want outsiders screwing it up, and I can technically take the test in the states, it's just still very disappointing.","My state and our neighbor NY have pretty high vaccination and booster rates, yet we're still getting more cases right now so...now what?" +" So the situation in my state (NJ) is getting worse day after day (we had over 3500 cases today which hasn't been seen since early spring) and concerns of the new variant aren't helping either. It's just so hard not knowing what the future will bring, and how this pandemic has gone on for so long with no end in sight, after our predictions on when we'll return to normal have been upended time and time again. If things really get bad, I'm afraid it would also make me less optimistic about 2022/2023 as a year ago I remember experts saying by this time we should be pretty much done with this, yet here we are. My biggest fear is that spring 2022 won't be normal at my university (e.g. The fact that we won't have more information on the variant for like two weeks just makes it so much worse... Anyways, after being able to get off reddit and avoid covid news for like two months, now my doomscrolling habits are back in full swing. It's just so hard not knowing what the future will bring, and how this pandemic has gone on for so long with no end in sight, after our predictions on when we'll return to normal have been upended time and time again.",So the situation in my state (NJ) is getting worse day after day (we had over 3500 cases today which hasn't been seen since early spring) and concerns of the new variant aren't helping either. +" Im not giving up hope of the end of the pandemic or going doom and gloom again, but I just dont understand what I did wrong or maybe I just dont understand. So, am I making false hopes? Hi everybody, The last post I just posted was about the state ai live in is getting close to to 80% of 1st dose of Vaccination, but then some of the people told me its not going to stop the spread or itll never end regardless of the vaccines.","Im not giving up hope of the end of the pandemic or going doom and gloom again, but I just dont understand what I did wrong or maybe I just dont understand." +" But this won't last forever and you are absolutely not even close to being alone if you're struggling right now. I'm in Michigan, I have Q-Anon people in my life, and working from home has my anxiety/depression in a constant loop. It feels impossible. Then I remember that we're going into winter and we're still in a pandemic. If there was ever a more okay time to NOT be okay, this is it. It seems everyone I've talked to recently is going through a personal crisis wondering what's wrong with them. My friend is about to start a new job and is having second thoughts, my other friend is having severe mental health issues, and I personally feel the lowest mentally about things in my life than I have in years. Then I remember that we're going into winter and we're still in a pandemic. I'm in Michigan, I have Q-Anon people in my life, and working from home has my anxiety/depression in a constant loop. But this won't last forever and you are absolutely not even close to being alone if you're struggling right now.",But this won't last forever and you are absolutely not even close to being alone if you're struggling right now. +" Im just trying to give people hopes, but I guess I kind of failed doing that. That makes me want to delete the post I posted and every time I post good news, people go doom and gloom and say the pandemic will last forever. Hi, Last time I post about the state I live in is getting close to 80% of 1st Dose of Vaccinations which is good news, but then some people told me it wont stop the spread or the pandemic will last forever (Which I know it will not). So, I need to ask, am I making false hopes?","Im just trying to give people hopes, but I guess I kind of failed doing that." +" But I'm also pretty nervous because the theaters are going to be crowded. I know it's stupid but I haven't been this excited about literally anything in such a long, long time. The last time I tried to see a movie two months ago, I refunded the ticket and cried. That was before the Omicron variant, which I know does not sound so bad right now, and we won't know for 2-ish weeks what the situation will be, but you know what's also in 2-ish weeks? Spiderman lol. I know it's stupid but I haven't been this excited about literally anything in such a long, long time.",But I'm also pretty nervous because the theaters are going to be crowded. +" i've spent two birthdays in quarantine, approaching my third. i made so many connections and had so much fun, but now, everything is locking down as though we're back where we started because of another new variant that some of us are crapping our pants over. social distancing, Masks, no hugs, avoiding crowds, avoiding everything .. its stressful. it's exhausting. i work 3 jobs, sometimes up to 18hrs a day to keep food on the table and have a little money to myself and i'm constantly miserable. i finally had the opportunity to get a job offer out of country (next summer), and it got blown by another surge and variant. i finally had the opportunity to get a job offer out of country (next summer), and it got blown by another surge and variant. this whole thing is more and more heartbreaking to watch every month. we will be inching towards 3 years of suffering. three whole years, gone. i've spent two birthdays in quarantine, approaching my third.","i've spent two birthdays in quarantine, approaching my third. i made so many connections and had so much fun, but now, everything is locking down as though we're back where we started because of another new variant that some of us are crapping our pants over. social distancing, Masks, no hugs, avoiding crowds, avoiding everything .. its stressful. it's exhausting. i work 3 jobs, sometimes up to 18hrs a day to keep food on the table and have a little money to myself and i'm constantly miserable. i finally had the opportunity to get a job offer out of country (next summer), and it got blown by another surge and variant." +" I still haven't been able to get in person mental healthcare because of how expensive it is, and online mental healthcare doesn't work for me. Currently I've had no luck finding the right group of people to hang out with post covid, a lot of the groups I used to go to are still online which are social support groups. Moving isn't even an option for me because of how bad housing prices are everywhere and are only getting worse. And on top of that because of my mental health issues I can't do full time work and only gig work. Then we keep having new variants, maybe this one will turn out not to be a big deal also. And also it will make it even harder for me to get new friends. Lately my mental health has been getting significantly worse. I don't think life will ever be the same as before the pandemic and it will be worse in many different ways post pandemic","I still haven't been able to get in person mental healthcare because of how expensive it is, and online mental healthcare doesn't work for me. Currently I've had no luck finding the right group of people to hang out with post covid, a lot of the groups I used to go to are still online which are social support groups. Moving isn't even an option for me because of how bad housing prices are everywhere and are only getting worse. And on top of that because of my mental health issues I can't do full time work and only gig work. Then we keep having new variants, maybe this one will turn out not to be a big deal also. And also it will make it even harder for me to get new friends." + Would it be safe to go to Steel City Con even if I haven't gotten a booster yet? Would it be safe to go to Steel City Con even if I haven't gotten a booster yet?,Would it be safe to go to Steel City Con even if I haven't gotten a booster yet? +" I have listed the products that seem most likely to be beneficial here. I have done some rudimentary research to make this short list, but would appreciate knowing if some or all of these pass your own bar of research. Especially since the advent of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus, we are looking for whatever tools we can use to reduce our chance of infection as well as of serious disease. Especially since the advent of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus, we are looking for whatever tools we can use to reduce our chance of infection as well as of serious disease. We are already looking at the booster shot effectiveness. We have found a lot of supposed prophylactics or treatments that do not seem to work, but there are a few that seem more likely to work to have a higher chance of working than the rest. I have listed the products that seem most likely to be beneficial here.","I have listed the products that seem most likely to be beneficial here. I have done some rudimentary research to make this short list, but would appreciate knowing if some or all of these pass your own bar of research." +" My boyfriend lives with his mother who is unvaccinated. However, with the holidays coming up and my mom's situation I am very wary about even just seeing him before Christmas and it is making me very sad and anxious because I do not know what to do. I am generally very cautious about covid for a variety of reasons but now mostly because my mother is undergoing brain surgery next week and I will be caring for her afterwards and Christmas is coming up where I will (hopefully) be seeing my grandparents and new babies in the family. My boyfriend lives with his mother who is unvaccinated. However, with the holidays coming up and my mom's situation I am very wary about even just seeing him before Christmas and it is making me very sad and anxious because I do not know what to do. My boyfriend lives with his mother who is unvaccinated. However, with the holidays coming up and my mom's situation I am very wary about even just seeing him before Christmas and it is making me very sad and anxious because I do not know what to do.",My boyfriend lives with his mother who is unvaccinated. +" My state is only 58.1% first-dosed and 53.1% fully vaccinated. My own county is doing only slightly worse than the whole state, but our hospitalizations are starting to get critical, and our cases are currently in a small uptick. Is there an entity with whom I could donate or volunteer? I just sometimes feel like I'm shouting into the wind, but I really want to do SOMETHING that would help get our rates higher. Deaths remain fairly low, however, which is good. My state is only 58.1% first-dosed and 53.1% fully vaccinated. It varies even more by county. I still think these rates are terrible, and as other states get better, the gap becomes more obvious. I have started getting really irritated at the flattening of our vaccinations here, and I'm not sure what I can personally do, if anything. Everyone is just trying to do the best they can, basically, but I don't see as much frustration among my friends and family. Deaths remain fairly low, however, which is good. I live in Ohio, and things were good here but have been faltering for a while. My own county is doing only slightly worse than the whole state, but our hospitalizations are starting to get critical, and our cases are currently in a small uptick. We have several very good hospital systems here, but the ICU usage is not falling as quickly as would be ideal.","My state is only 58.1% first-dosed and 53.1% fully vaccinated. My own county is doing only slightly worse than the whole state, but our hospitalizations are starting to get critical, and our cases are currently in a small uptick." +" * My boss at my job called in sick today with the news that she has tested positive for Covid. Another coworker of my mine who had Covid in the past and still hasn't gotten vaccinated also called in sick, which he does a lot as well as coming in late. However, sometimes they come up to hand me something and don't wear masks. * My boss at my job called in sick today with the news that she has tested positive for Covid. Another coworker of my mine who had Covid in the past and still hasn't gotten vaccinated also called in sick, which he does a lot as well as coming in late. * I myself have received a dose of the J&J vaccine and a dose of the booster.","* My boss at my job called in sick today with the news that she has tested positive for Covid. Another coworker of my mine who had Covid in the past and still hasn't gotten vaccinated also called in sick, which he does a lot as well as coming in late. However, sometimes they come up to hand me something and don't wear masks." + How do you tell your best friend that you just aren't comfortable seeing them? So what are your thoughts on this? Would you feel ok about someone coming to visit and possibly stay overnight? Would you feel ok about someone coming to visit and possibly stay overnight?,How do you tell your best friend that you just aren't comfortable seeing them? +" If I test positive for covid then I'll get put on leave from work and I want to avoid that for as long as possible. I have my own room and bathroom, but everyone else lives on the first floor with the kitchen. If I test positive for covid then I'll get put on leave from work and I want to avoid that for as long as possible.",If I test positive for covid then I'll get put on leave from work and I want to avoid that for as long as possible. +" It seems AnimeNYC taught officials a lesson. People are telling us to ""seriously reconsider our plans."" Do you guys think we are at the brink of another lockdown, cancellations? I'm supposed to go to a convention on New Year's, do you think that's out of the books? It seems AnimeNYC taught officials a lesson. People are telling us to ""seriously reconsider our plans.""","It seems AnimeNYC taught officials a lesson. People are telling us to ""seriously reconsider our plans.""" +" But it shows that the more we keep doing what we're doing, we'll end this pandemic. We are still in much better positions than last year. &#x200B; What does this mean? It means the vaccinations are still doing their damn job. But it shows that the more we keep doing what we're doing, we'll end this pandemic. We have 70% of the population partially vaxxed now, 80% of the 12-up partially vaxxed, and just today we hit 60% fully vaxxed with everyone. Vaccinations are still happening daily as of now consistently over the 1.5 million mark.","But it shows that the more we keep doing what we're doing, we'll end this pandemic." +" I feel like the majority of people (especially on apps) have stopped giving two shits about masking and social distancing and staying away from high-transmission areas, like bars and packed restaurants. Now, I feel ashamed and embarrassed like ***I*** did something wrong by wanting to virtually date a bit before rushing to meet in-person and wanting a potential date to avoid high-transmission areas for at least 5 days prior to us meeting. * I'm also exhausted and emotionally broken and so, so lonely. I'm not a true introvert. I just want companionship. I myself have received a dose of the vaccine and a dose of the booster. . . Now, I feel ashamed and embarrassed like ***I*** did something wrong. It's pissing me off that it's being skewed like *I'm* a paranoid nutter when there's literally a new variant raging across half the world.","I feel like the majority of people (especially on apps) have stopped giving two shits about masking and social distancing and staying away from high-transmission areas, like bars and packed restaurants. Now, I feel ashamed and embarrassed like ***I*** did something wrong by wanting to virtually date a bit before rushing to meet in-person and wanting a potential date to avoid high-transmission areas for at least 5 days prior to us meeting." +" Using words like ""bleak"", ""very concerning"", knee-jerk demands for travel bans followed by criticism of said bans (yes an account I followed kinda did that), and just in general being filled to the brim with misery isn't helpful for people with anxiety problems like me ... *heck* they are a literal danger for people like me since my reaction to this would be to try to hurt myself. Wish they'd learn from people like and try to stop causing me panic attacks ... Look I know experts are human just like and are prone to catastrophize and what not, but I'm really getting tired and frustrated with the catastrophic messaging they sometimes employ. Using words like ""bleak"", ""very concerning"", knee-jerk demands for travel bans followed by criticism of said bans (yes an account I followed kinda did that), and just in general being filled to the brim with misery isn't helpful for people with anxiety problems like me ... *heck* they are a literal danger for people like me since my reaction to this would be to try to hurt myself. A bit of rant based on what I observed lately on twitter from some of the expert accounts I follow. Wish they'd learn from people like and try to stop causing me panic attacks ...","Using words like ""bleak"", ""very concerning"", knee-jerk demands for travel bans followed by criticism of said bans (yes an account I followed kinda did that), and just in general being filled to the brim with misery isn't helpful for people with anxiety problems like me ... *heck* they are a literal danger for people like me since my reaction to this would be to try to hurt myself." +" I have been invited to a wedding that will happen 8 days after my 2nd dose of the vaccine is scheduled, would it be a good idea to attend the wedding? As far as I know, the attendees won't need to be vaccinated or be told to wear masks, how much risk will I be putting myself in if I choose to attend? As far as I know, the attendees won't need to be vaccinated or be told to wear masks, how much risk will I be putting myself in if I choose to attend? My mother, who I live with, will attend the wedding. As far as I know, the attendees won't need to be vaccinated or be told to wear masks, how much risk will I be putting myself in if I choose to attend? My mother, who I live with, will attend the wedding.","I have been invited to a wedding that will happen 8 days after my 2nd dose of the vaccine is scheduled, would it be a good idea to attend the wedding? As far as I know, the attendees won't need to be vaccinated or be told to wear masks, how much risk will I be putting myself in if I choose to attend?" +" Right now I'm getting concerned that music festivals and other social gatherings could get shutdown again thanks to the omicron variant. Out in NYC they had an anime convention where a ton of people caught omicron and I feel like that could lead to cancelation of social gatherings again. I'm scared they won't be willing to have group activities with me anymore because of omicron Out in NYC they had an anime convention where a ton of people caught omicron and I feel like that could lead to cancelation of social gatherings again. A lot of the people I connect well with are covid cautious, and one of them got mad at me for attending edc Orlando 3 weeks ago. It doesn't seem like we will ever get past covid restrictions and that the more cautious people won't be willing to have social gatherings again.",Right now I'm getting concerned that music festivals and other social gatherings could get shutdown again thanks to the omicron variant. Out in NYC they had an anime convention where a ton of people caught omicron and I feel like that could lead to cancelation of social gatherings again. + I have surgery scheduled on December 30th and with cases rising Im wondering if I should be worried. I am triple vaccinated (2 + booster) but Im still anxious about possibly getting covid from the hospital. I am triple vaccinated (2 + booster) but Im still anxious about possibly getting covid from the hospital.,I have surgery scheduled on December 30th and with cases rising Im wondering if I should be worried. + I havent been able to find a timeline about how the symptoms for breakthrough covid come on. Are the fatigue and headaches apart of the incubation period or are these legitimate symptoms? I havent been able to find a timeline about how the symptoms for breakthrough covid come on.,I havent been able to find a timeline about how the symptoms for breakthrough covid come on. Are the fatigue and headaches apart of the incubation period or are these legitimate symptoms? +" The media likes to focus on the high-case numbers here, but every-time they fail to mention that the deaths and hospitalizations have been falling for a number of weeks now. With the run-up to Christmas in full swing and a new variant being discovered recently, i am reaching the point now where i don't want to hear about it any more. Furthermore, I did have a look at the figures myself [[url] and deaths and hospitalizations are steadily falling which shows that the vaccines are working and that fills me with some confidence that we will have a normal Christmas this year, as going by the data there is no need for a lockdown AT THIS STAGE! With the run-up to Christmas in full swing and a new variant being discovered recently, i am reaching the point now where i don't want to hear about it any more. I had to cancel my Christmas last year as the UK went into a lockdown over-Christmas, and I will be dammed if the same thing happens again this year. &#x200B; One thing I hate about this Covid situation is how the media are reporting information. Furthermore, I did have a look at the figures myself [[url] and deaths and hospitalizations are steadily falling which shows that the vaccines are working and that fills me with some confidence that we will have a normal Christmas this year, as going by the data there is no need for a lockdown AT THIS STAGE!","The media likes to focus on the high-case numbers here, but every-time they fail to mention that the deaths and hospitalizations have been falling for a number of weeks now." +" Is it safe to get a potential root canal right now? I have a non-vaccinated 20 month old, so I'm nervous. I have a non-vaccinated 20 month old, so I'm nervous.",Is it safe to get a potential root canal right now? + I've been having palpitation issues for 6 days and just generally feeling crummy (I have other chronic issues) but my nurse practitioner today said she thinks it's Covid. I'm struggling mentally with the thought of it being COVID as I don't go out really as I am too medically complex to get vaccinated.,I've been having palpitation issues for 6 days and just generally feeling crummy (I have other chronic issues) but my nurse practitioner today said she thinks it's Covid. +" I feel crazy for still caring about this virus or people make me feel crazy I feel like this would be a good enough reason to skip but i live in Florida where people think covid is not real anymore. I feel like they are not gonna take me seriously and deem me as paranoid. 2 weeks ago, I was feeling very confident and rsvpd yes to a company holiday party. The thing is, my grandpa has COPD and is in the middle of a flare up. I have to be near him to help him with whatever he needs and i cant just go out and avoid him. I feel like they are not gonna take me seriously and deem me as paranoid.",I feel crazy for still caring about this virus or people make me feel crazy +" What would you do in this situation? Has anyone else felt like this? I will try my best to explain exactly what I'm feeling though it is hard to explain but here I go: I feel slightly dizzy (I feel my head moving back and forth slightly), I feel a pressure in the back of my head and on my temples, and it feels like I am sort of in a dream. Ever since I got the vaccine, I have felt very off and my gut is telling me something is wrong. But my gut is telling me this is definitely from the vaccine. Ever since I got the vaccine, I have felt very off and my gut is telling me something is wrong. I will try my best to explain exactly what I'm feeling though it is hard to explain but here I go: I feel slightly dizzy (I feel my head moving back and forth slightly), I feel a pressure in the back of my head and on my temples, and it feels like I am sort of in a dream. But my gut is telling me this is definitely from the vaccine. I tried explaining this to my friends and family and they don't know what to say/ said to calm down and it will go away.",What would you do in this situation? Has anyone else felt like this? +" I think I am going to skip visiting my family for Christmas because my dad and sibling refuse to get vaccinated. It's also sad when your own family, given the choice between not seeing you or remaining unvaccinated, would choose to remain unvaccinated. I think I am going to skip visiting my family for Christmas because my dad and sibling refuse to get vaccinated. They won't listen to reason, and at some point, I can't tolerate it. I can't in good faith go down there and sit across the dinner table, everyone unmasked, with two unvaccinated people, even if they are family. I am around my bff's 10 month old constantly, to boot. It's also sad when your own family, given the choice between not seeing you or remaining unvaccinated, would choose to remain unvaccinated. Depressing and disheartening, as they are my only family and I am single/live alone.",I think I am going to skip visiting my family for Christmas because my dad and sibling refuse to get vaccinated. +" It's the wife who makes me so mad because she rules the roost and brainwashed my brother to getting the vaccine. My idiot, diabetic, anti vaccer older brother, his idiot anti vaccer wife and their teenage son who has celebral palsy, have all come down with the virus. It's the wife who makes me so mad because she rules the roost and brainwashed my brother to getting the vaccine. It's the wife who makes me so mad because she rules the roost and brainwashed my brother to getting the vaccine. My idiot, diabetic, anti vaccer older brother, his idiot anti vaccer wife and their teenage son who has celebral palsy, have all come down with the virus. My idiot, diabetic, anti vaccer older brother, his idiot anti vaccer wife and their teenage son who has celebral palsy, have all come down with the virus.",It's the wife who makes me so mad because she rules the roost and brainwashed my brother to getting the vaccine. + I don't condone anti-vaxxing and I don't want unvaccinated people in my home. Unfortunately I am renting and I want to know my rights. I don't condone anti-vaxxing and I don't want unvaccinated people in my home.,I don't condone anti-vaxxing and I don't want unvaccinated people in my home. Unfortunately I am renting and I want to know my rights. +" I may sound dramatic, but I am unfairly unlucky and have convinced myself that I will be the unlucky 1% to have an extreme reaction/die from getting vaccinated. Hi all, I (23f) am pro-vax and the majority of my family and friends are vaccinated but my severe health anxiety is keeping me terrified of getting myself vaccinated. I tried to book last month, but a family friend actually experienced the rare blood-clotting as a result of his vaccine, and it's freaked me out entirely. I tried to book last month, but a family friend actually experienced the rare blood-clotting as a result of his vaccine, and it's freaked me out entirely. I have encouraged all those around me to get vaccinated because I'm a strong advocate for it, but I'm so concerned that my lack of luck with health will put me in a situation where I won't have a positive experience.","I may sound dramatic, but I am unfairly unlucky and have convinced myself that I will be the unlucky 1% to have an extreme reaction/die from getting vaccinated." + For me I'm to scared to get a booster because of potential side effects and not being able to afford not to be able to work for a day or 2 depending on how long the side effects last for. I also have really bad needle phobia. I don't think I'll be able to afford to skip work that often just to get the vaccine. For me I'm to scared to get a booster because of potential side effects and not being able to afford not to be able to work for a day or 2 depending on how long the side effects last for. I'm also scared that we're gonna be forced to get boosters every 6 months and not even be a yearly shot. I don't think I'll be able to afford to skip work that often just to get the vaccine.,For me I'm to scared to get a booster because of potential side effects and not being able to afford not to be able to work for a day or 2 depending on how long the side effects last for. I also have really bad needle phobia. I don't think I'll be able to afford to skip work that often just to get the vaccine. + Its been almost a full week that hes been symptomatic and I have consistently tested negative and have zero symptoms. I got two shots of in March and had zero symptoms from either shot. I was 100% back to normal the day after that! Its been almost a full week that hes been symptomatic and I have consistently tested negative and have zero symptoms. Boosters work! Theyre important to getting everything under control.,Its been almost a full week that hes been symptomatic and I have consistently tested negative and have zero symptoms. +" Has anyone else had this issue? Has it cleared up for any of you? In those months of not being able to see a doctor, only over the phone, I was experiencing SOB and chest pain! It wasn't diagnosed until May 2021 because of not being able to see a doctor face to face!",Has anyone else had this issue? Has it cleared up for any of you? +" &#x200B; Has anyone else had this issue? Has it cleared up for any of you? In those months of not being able to see a doctor, only over the phone, I was experiencing SOB and chest pain! &#x200B; I've tried a couple of antihistamines and I've tried a couple of steroid nasal sprays, been on Fluticasone since the summer which helped relieve it but not clear it and now because of the season change, its getting worse again! It wasn't diagnosed until May 2021 because of not being able to see a doctor face to face! &#x200B; I've tried a couple of antihistamines and I've tried a couple of steroid nasal sprays, been on Fluticasone since the summer which helped relieve it but not clear it and now because of the season change, its getting worse again!",&#x200B; Has anyone else had this issue? Has it cleared up for any of you? +" Hey all, I wanted to ask some opinions/ help about my housemates current rules for Covid-19. Is there any news articles or studies that I can show them in order to calm down the frequency of testing? Lastly, one of my housemates works in a place where they don't get days off if they get Covid-19... but I feel since we live in a high population of vaccinated people, we would be okay? I don't mind because I don't go out often, but I feel it might be a bit... **much. Lastly, one of my housemates works in a place where they don't get days off if they get Covid-19... but I feel since we live in a high population of vaccinated people, we would be okay?","Hey all, I wanted to ask some opinions/ help about my housemates current rules for Covid-19. Is there any news articles or studies that I can show them in order to calm down the frequency of testing?" +" Unfortunately, for the rest of them, it means that no one is going, since my husband doesn't want to make the drive himself. I kept wavering about it before, but the more I hear, the more I know I'm making the right decision. Although I can control the actions of my little kids to help mitigate risk (like always wearing masks), I have no control over the older ones, so I'd be forcing my little kids to contract whatever their siblings have during the long drives.","Unfortunately, for the rest of them, it means that no one is going, since my husband doesn't want to make the drive himself." +" I am seeking advice on when it would be safe to return to work, thank you everyone! I am seeking advice on when it would be safe to return to work, thank you everyone!","I am seeking advice on when it would be safe to return to work, thank you everyone!" + Every day of this pandemic I told my mother (who lived with her) that covid was going to get into that house and kill her. I was right and its so surreal. Every day of this pandemic I told my mother (who lived with her) that covid was going to get into that house and kill her. I was right and its so surreal. I was right and its so surreal. Every day of this pandemic I told my mother (who lived with her) that covid was going to get into that house and kill her. I was right and its so surreal.,Every day of this pandemic I told my mother (who lived with her) that covid was going to get into that house and kill her. I was right and its so surreal. +" Im going to wait 5 days or so and then get tested myself, if it comes back negative then am I good to get the vaccine? I was planning on getting my booster shot this weekend, but someone in my house tested positive for Covid yesterday. Im going to wait 5 days or so and then get tested myself, if it comes back negative then am I good to get the vaccine?","Im going to wait 5 days or so and then get tested myself, if it comes back negative then am I good to get the vaccine?" +" For me personally, it wouldn't be so bad if everything still tasted the same. I've recently gotten through my bout with COVID-Pnemounia (I think, I feel okay again, but still hard to breathe sometimes when I move around too much) and I've noticed everything tastes like sewage to me still (except Apple Sauce which is better than drugs right now). I've seen so much variance in how long it takes for your sense of taste/smell to recover. Does anyone here know?","For me personally, it wouldn't be so bad if everything still tasted the same." +" My concern is that last time I went to the dentist half the patients refused to wear masks and several staff there wore masks under their noses and under their chins. With Delta and Omicron, knowing that half the patients will not wear masks and some staff members there either won't wear masks or wear them incorrectly and this is for a check-up only...should I put this off for another month or two? What also makes me uncomfortable is having to sit in the chair with my mouth and nose open, knowing that half the patients in the offices won't wear masks and half the staff also may expose me. With Delta and Omicron, knowing that half the patients will not wear masks and some staff members there either won't wear masks or wear them incorrectly and this is for a check-up only...should I put this off for another month or two?","My concern is that last time I went to the dentist half the patients refused to wear masks and several staff there wore masks under their noses and under their chins. With Delta and Omicron, knowing that half the patients will not wear masks and some staff members there either won't wear masks or wear them incorrectly and this is for a check-up only...should I put this off for another month or two? What also makes me uncomfortable is having to sit in the chair with my mouth and nose open, knowing that half the patients in the offices won't wear masks and half the staff also may expose me." +" Partners child is with her on weekends, child was sick over the weekend, now we have found out the childs step parent has tested positive today. My partner and everyone else in our house (adults) are fully vaccinated with . My partner and our own child were tested today right away.","Partners child is with her on weekends, child was sick over the weekend, now we have found out the childs step parent has tested positive today." +" I have heard in my state that cases are rising again, and I can see why because people do not take it very seriously in my culture. Today I had a guy cough on me at work as I passed him in the hall way without him wearing a mask. Later that day I was squeezing past someone in a tight hall way because I was in a hurry and I felt them exhale on the back of my head, their breath smelled awful. I read online that the protects people from 2 to 8 months aside from having covid. Today I had a guy cough on me at work as I passed him in the hall way without him wearing a mask. Later that day I was squeezing past someone in a tight hall way because I was in a hurry and I felt them exhale on the back of my head, their breath smelled awful. Later that day I was in a very large room and the person took of their mask to give a 15 minutes speech. I have pretty bad anxiety but have managed it pretty well this whole time despite some scares. I read online that the protects people from 2 to 8 months aside from having covid.","I have heard in my state that cases are rising again, and I can see why because people do not take it very seriously in my culture." +" She admitted that she is not planning to get her kids vaccinated and now Im second guessing myself. My kiddo got her first shot today. Everything went fine, and shes happy with a sore arm and two new stuffed animals. It feels like its just us in our little bubble and everyone else around is not getting their kids or selves vaccinated. Do we risk bringing it home if we are vaccinated? Everything went fine, and shes happy with a sore arm and two new stuffed animals. I texted my friend the good news and that I was excited to be able to see people again. It feels like its just us in our little bubble and everyone else around is not getting their kids or selves vaccinated. I dont want to go another two years without seeing anyone; I dont know that my mental health could handle that.",She admitted that she is not planning to get her kids vaccinated and now Im second guessing myself. + I'm Zooming every day with whomever feels like they need a place to speak their thoughts - anonymously if you prefer. For the next few days I intend to focus on people from this sub :) Here is the form: [[url] There is no secret catch to this: **this is not an ad/research study and there is no profit from this. The call will not be recorded. I promise to be kind :) My priority is to listen.,I'm Zooming every day with whomever feels like they need a place to speak their thoughts - anonymously if you prefer. +" I'm feeling slight twinges of pain in my heart every now and then. Was wondering if this was normal for anyone who received the booster. I know that because of my demographic, I'm at a higher chance of developing myocarditis. I'm not too worried about getting severe side effects as I didn't with the last 2 shots. I know that because of my demographic, I'm at a higher chance of developing myocarditis. I'm feeling slight twinges of pain in my heart every now and then. Nothing too serious as of now.",I'm feeling slight twinges of pain in my heart every now and then. Was wondering if this was normal for anyone who received the booster. + I saw a link to an article on about government officials are concerned about the mental health of young people. So then why are young people singled out and not the rest of the population who have felt all the same things they have? I saw a link to an article on about government officials are concerned about the mental health of young people.,I saw a link to an article on about government officials are concerned about the mental health of young people. +" I feel really afraid of my upcoming 10 day mandatory quarantine in a hotel for my trip. I think another cause of my fear is because I'm afraid of giving up on temptation to snack and thus overeat. Anyone can give me a perspective on how I can see this quarantine from a more positive light? Or activities that can help me pass the time without thinking about food? I'm not allowed to leave the room (not even for 30 minutes) due to government regulations and the police are watching, and the thought of staying in a room for 10 days really scares me.",I feel really afraid of my upcoming 10 day mandatory quarantine in a hotel for my trip. I think another cause of my fear is because I'm afraid of giving up on temptation to snack and thus overeat. +" Im having a hard time staying away from covid related news, whether on Reddit, Twitter, tiktok, or local news media. I try to stay on this sub primarily when it comes to covid but I find myself reading the main sub and the US sub and it is not helpful to my mental health. I find myself becoming increasingly anxious about rising cases, even though myself and eligible family are boosted. Usually I dont feel better though. Im not sure exactly what Im looking for, either. Its almost like I cant look away. I find that I want to know whats going on at all times, maybe Ill find some encouraging news to make me feel better. Im having a hard time staying away from covid related news, whether on Reddit, Twitter, tiktok, or local news media. I find myself becoming increasingly anxious about rising cases, even though myself and eligible family are boosted.","Im having a hard time staying away from covid related news, whether on Reddit, Twitter, tiktok, or local news media. I try to stay on this sub primarily when it comes to covid but I find myself reading the main sub and the US sub and it is not helpful to my mental health. I find myself becoming increasingly anxious about rising cases, even though myself and eligible family are boosted." +" And I presume there be another variant called Pi after the Omicron. Last year, when the vaccinations started I thought we will end this pandemic this year, which we almost did, but it didn't happen, because of the delta and now the Omicron. Yes, we have the vaccinations, yes, we're very good, but the cases starting to rise again because of the winter and it seems to me that the news wants this pandemic to last forever so they can have ratings. Last year, when the vaccinations started I thought we will end this pandemic this year, which we almost did, but it didn't happen, because of the delta and now the Omicron.",And I presume there be another variant called Pi after the Omicron. + My SO and I feel reticent to go to a large party w/ people that we don't know are fully vaccinated. I'm afraid my brother will be pissed that we're being such ninnies. My SO and I feel reticent to go to a large party w/ people that we don't know are fully vaccinated. I'm afraid my brother will be pissed that we're being such ninnies.,My SO and I feel reticent to go to a large party w/ people that we don't know are fully vaccinated. I'm afraid my brother will be pissed that we're being such ninnies. +" When I heard that, I became immediately hopeful. Could it only cause asymptomatic and mild disease? If this happens and it overrides Delta, boy that would be great! Scientists did a study recently that said the Omicron variant picked up a piece of the common cold. If this happens and it overrides Delta, boy that would be great! Also, out of 40,000 cases in SA, there have been no deaths or hospitalizations.","When I heard that, I became immediately hopeful." +" I will be flying to another country a few days after we meet up and I dont want to risk testing positive before my flight but I also really dont want to be annoying and ask her to get tested because shes literally the most covid cautious person I know (before getting vaccinated she didnt leave her house for ANYTHING except when she was walking outside with a mask on). What are the chances she pass anything to me if she gets infected on her flight or before? Do we think/know the booster protects against transmission or most infection in the first place? I talked to her today and she wasnt planning on getting tested before traveling home as she recently got the booster, wears her mask and it isnt required to get tested before domestic travel. I will be flying to another country a few days after we meet up and I dont want to risk testing positive before my flight but I also really dont want to be annoying and ask her to get tested because shes literally the most covid cautious person I know (before getting vaccinated she didnt leave her house for ANYTHING except when she was walking outside with a mask on).",I will be flying to another country a few days after we meet up and I dont want to risk testing positive before my flight but I also really dont want to be annoying and ask her to get tested because shes literally the most covid cautious person I know (before getting vaccinated she didnt leave her house for ANYTHING except when she was walking outside with a mask on). +" Ive been reading about people testing positive for up to 2 months. I was only expecting to stay here 2 weeks. Ive been reading about people testing positive for up to 2 months. I was only expecting to stay here 2 weeks. My flight is next week, will I be able to make it in time for Christmas?",Ive been reading about people testing positive for up to 2 months. I was only expecting to stay here 2 weeks. +" Yesterday I was in close contact with someone whose partner tested positive shortly after we went our separate ways. What are the odds that I will test positive? If I test on Sunday and/or Monday, do you think the PCR results will have some accuracy? Yesterday I was in close contact with someone whose partner tested positive shortly after we went our separate ways.",Yesterday I was in close contact with someone whose partner tested positive shortly after we went our separate ways. +" I was suppose to go to Disneyland today and then my brother got sick with his stomach and I was so sad and upset, I blame it on the pandemic. I was suppose to go to Disneyland today and then my brother got sick with his stomach and I was so sad and upset, I blame it on the pandemic.","I was suppose to go to Disneyland today and then my brother got sick with his stomach and I was so sad and upset, I blame it on the pandemic." +" So for my first post back if anyone needs support or just someone to talk to in general, ask questions etc. i will respond to anyone. I am happy and scared at the same time according to early data. my semester is done and i can return to my job of being a helpful contributor and engage in other subreddits as well. the more i think about it i missed making posts and commenting so i am happy to be back. I am happy and scared at the same time according to early data. the more i think about it i missed making posts and commenting so i am happy to be back. I am happy and scared at the same time according to early data.","So for my first post back if anyone needs support or just someone to talk to in general, ask questions etc. i will respond to anyone." +" While everything is opening back up and we got the vaccines, I thought everything will be back to normal this year, but I was wrong. The state I live on is in deep trouble. Cases rising, crimes rising, and even having a worst governor ever. God, I'm so pathetic! If the Omicron is mild, that better be true. I don't know if 2022 is going to be a better year. The state I live on is in deep trouble. Cases rising, crimes rising, and even having a worst governor ever. While everything is opening back up and we got the vaccines, I thought everything will be back to normal this year, but I was wrong.","While everything is opening back up and we got the vaccines, I thought everything will be back to normal this year, but I was wrong. The state I live on is in deep trouble. Cases rising, crimes rising, and even having a worst governor ever." +" Ever since this pandemic started my mental health has been getting worse and worse as it goes on i don't know what to do anymore and it's getting to the point that suicide is my only way out of this painful misery, i feel like this pandemic will never end so i might as well just end my miserable life what's the point of living if i can't have fun for the rest of my life . Ever since this pandemic started my mental health has been getting worse and worse as it goes on i don't know what to do anymore and it's getting to the point that suicide is my only way out of this painful misery, i feel like this pandemic will never end so i might as well just end my miserable life what's the point of living if i can't have fun for the rest of my life .","Ever since this pandemic started my mental health has been getting worse and worse as it goes on i don't know what to do anymore and it's getting to the point that suicide is my only way out of this painful misery, i feel like this pandemic will never end so i might as well just end my miserable life what's the point of living if i can't have fun for the rest of my life ." +" Long story short, even after getting my vaccine I decided to not go out ever again if I can help it. COVID has made me a homebody and now I'm hearing I have to get a booster shot? Personally I'm okay with not going out and I don't want to see other peoples' faces again if I can help it since I've been working remotely for the longest period of time.","Long story short, even after getting my vaccine I decided to not go out ever again if I can help it." +" This fucking anxiety is fucking everything up. It's telling me ""you're fucking unworthy because throughout this pandemic you've just been wasting away, so why improve yourself?"". I can't do this. I'm getting more and more anxiety attacks every minute of each day. I can't. Do. This. I feel this is never going to end. I can feel a repeat of last year coming. I can feel a repeat of last year coming. I can't do this. I'm getting more and more anxiety attacks every minute of each day. This fucking anxiety is fucking everything up. I can't. Do. This. It has destroyed me, and it will destroy me again and again and again.",This fucking anxiety is fucking everything up. +" So I recently saw a friend at a coffee shop that she works at, and gave her a hug. Later on, I learned that her husband had COVID. Later on, I learned that her husband had COVID.","So I recently saw a friend at a coffee shop that she works at, and gave her a hug. Later on, I learned that her husband had COVID." +" Does anybody have any experience with PCR testing that can give me some advice as to whether Ill test positive? Apparently its very sensitive to the point that it can detect past Covid-19 infections & result in a positive PCR test. I had Covid back in May of this year, and Im terrified that it I am going to get a positive result and not be able to go on vacation (wasting a lot of money). I had Covid back in May of this year, and Im terrified that it I am going to get a positive result and not be able to go on vacation (wasting a lot of money). Apparently its very sensitive to the point that it can detect past Covid-19 infections & result in a positive PCR test.",Does anybody have any experience with PCR testing that can give me some advice as to whether Ill test positive? + I don't understand what's happening and I'm almost giving up on expecting any kind of logic or sense from people. I see all this information from studies and research that says Omnicron is a bit more contagious but less deadly and vaccines still work. I see all this information from studies and research that says Omnicron is a bit more contagious but less deadly and vaccines still work. Yet so many places (NY for example) are implementing policies that seem to be moving backwards in terms of masks and restrictions.,I don't understand what's happening and I'm almost giving up on expecting any kind of logic or sense from people. + You could be able to get free mental health: therapy and psychiatry! I was so happy when I stumbled upon $0 payments for therapy and psychiatry! You're not alone! There are so many great options! You could be able to get free mental health: therapy and psychiatry!,You could be able to get free mental health: therapy and psychiatry! I was so happy when I stumbled upon $0 payments for therapy and psychiatry! +" With the omricon variant, one of my passions is also about to take a huge hit (I do music-related volunteering on campus and am dreading it going back online..) I am incredibly isolated, I feel like universities dont give a damn about our mental health, which may not be true but this pandemic has jaded me. The pandemic may seem to be getting better, but with the Omricon variant Im not so sure anymore Plus, universities are hit extremely hard by the pandemic, and its extensively hard to make (close) friends. With the omricon variant, one of my passions is also about to take a huge hit (I do music-related volunteering on campus and am dreading it going back online..) I am incredibly isolated, I feel like universities dont give a damn about our mental health, which may not be true but this pandemic has jaded me. I feel as though no one believes in me anymore because of the loneliness. The pandemic may seem to be getting better, but with the Omricon variant Im not so sure anymore Plus, universities are hit extremely hard by the pandemic, and its extensively hard to make (close) friends. The pandemic may seem to be getting better, but with the Omricon variant Im not so sure anymore Plus, universities are hit extremely hard by the pandemic, and its extensively hard to make (close) friends. With the omricon variant, one of my passions is also about to take a huge hit (I do music-related volunteering on campus and am dreading it going back online..) I am incredibly isolated, I feel like universities dont give a damn about our mental health, which may not be true but this pandemic has jaded me. I feel as though no one believes in me anymore because of the loneliness.","With the omricon variant, one of my passions is also about to take a huge hit (I do music-related volunteering on campus and am dreading it going back online..) I am incredibly isolated, I feel like universities dont give a damn about our mental health, which may not be true but this pandemic has jaded me." +" I feel like I'm trapped where I am for all eternity and any restriction lifting if it ever happens is barely enough to make up, life is pretty asocial where I live anyways so what is the point? I feel like I'm trapped where I am for all eternity and any restriction lifting if it ever happens is barely enough to make up, life is pretty asocial where I live anyways so what is the point? And no therapy didn't help ... and my drugs are just making things worse now, I don't have enough energy to hit my step targets anymore thanks to them so it's only a matter of time until my weight climbs up to make things even worse.","I feel like I'm trapped where I am for all eternity and any restriction lifting if it ever happens is barely enough to make up, life is pretty asocial where I live anyways so what is the point?" +" Weve been very careful but living close to them has broken me. They are dominant and a pain to live near by with (judgmental, super needing, very social and loud, among other things) I am from PR, where there is a great management of mask wearing and distancing, and a about a 88-90% (they keep updating data) of at least one dose of vaccination for total population. Now with the new variant, this is causing huge cognitive dissonance and fear. I am upset. Bottom house has his mother and sociopathic husband. They are full blown conspiracy theorists (no vaccinations, No distancing, etc). Now with the new variant, this is causing huge cognitive dissonance and fear.","Weve been very careful but living close to them has broken me. They are dominant and a pain to live near by with (judgmental, super needing, very social and loud, among other things) I am from PR, where there is a great management of mask wearing and distancing, and a about a 88-90% (they keep updating data) of at least one dose of vaccination for total population." +" I don't know anything else about this guy or his case (don't know about any comorbidities, don't even know if he was boosted) but this story really fucked me up and I can feel my anxiety spiking in a major way. Last night I convinced myself that if I got a breakthrough case I would almost definitely die and my son would grow up not even remembering his mom. So I was doing pretty well with managing my anxiety over COVID. I'm vaxxed and boosted and I'm obese but otherwise young and low-risk so I was feeling okay. We were chatting with him last night and he told us there is a doctor in his hospital, at least double-vaxxed and only 59 years old, who has COVID and is on life support. We're planning to fly across the country in about 10 days to see my parents for Christmas and I have really been looking forward to it.","I don't know anything else about this guy or his case (don't know about any comorbidities, don't even know if he was boosted) but this story really fucked me up and I can feel my anxiety spiking in a major way. Last night I convinced myself that if I got a breakthrough case I would almost definitely die and my son would grow up not even remembering his mom." +" This post will be locked for comments, but here are the most up to date and reliable coverage of what is known about the Omicron variant: [[url] [[url] [[url] [[url] Important points to remember: \- The vast majority of cases in hospital are unvaccinated. This post will be locked for comments, but here are the most up to date and reliable coverage of what is known about the Omicron variant: [[url] [[url] [[url] [[url] Important points to remember: \- The vast majority of cases in hospital are unvaccinated.","This post will be locked for comments, but here are the most up to date and reliable coverage of what is known about the Omicron variant: [[url] [[url] [[url] [[url] Important points to remember: \- The vast majority of cases in hospital are unvaccinated." +" So I'm starting to feel that 2022 might be another bad year as 3030 and 2021. I'm trying to be optimistic, but I guess I'm being optimistic for nothing. Hi, Every time I post something optimistic like I hope that the pandemic will end in Spring 2022, then some users (Can't mention everyone's names) told me that it may go beyond spring or it may not happen at all. Hi, Every time I post something optimistic like I hope that the pandemic will end in Spring 2022, then some users (Can't mention everyone's names) told me that it may go beyond spring or it may not happen at all. I'm trying to be optimistic, but I guess I'm being optimistic for nothing.",So I'm starting to feel that 2022 might be another bad year as 3030 and 2021. +" a year and a half of being trapped in my apartment, unable to go to my usual spots to meet new people, shortly after my ex moved away and ended things, and going through the longest dry spell of my life, has left me with so much residual anxiety about finding a partner, or just sex or intimacy of any kind. a year and a half of being trapped in my apartment, unable to go to my usual spots to meet new people, shortly after my ex moved away and ended things, and going through the longest dry spell of my life, has left me with so much residual anxiety about finding a partner, or just sex or intimacy of any kind. i'm so anxious about ending up in another dearth of intimacy, especially with cases rising again. now i'm trying my best to get back out there and find it, and have had some successes, but anytime i get rejected i plunge into despair. i feel like covid has made me waste a year and a half of my life in this way, during a time when im still young and attractive... i know i wont have this body forever.","a year and a half of being trapped in my apartment, unable to go to my usual spots to meet new people, shortly after my ex moved away and ended things, and going through the longest dry spell of my life, has left me with so much residual anxiety about finding a partner, or just sex or intimacy of any kind." + We'll be traveling to see family this month and I'm concerned about letting my guard down in light of the variant and uptick in cases. We'll be traveling to see family this month and I'm concerned about letting my guard down in light of the variant and uptick in cases.,We'll be traveling to see family this month and I'm concerned about letting my guard down in light of the variant and uptick in cases. +" Then if we arranged for a few days earlier we would need to get pre-depature PCR tests on Christmas Day itself which seems grim. If we went earlier, like next week, our boosters would not have kicked in. And there could be a lockdown or travel bans/quarantines coming in any day between now and when we would return. It is all round not a great idea with Omicron because me and my in-laws are all high risk. So we are going to cancel but I feel dreadfully guilty. I know they will be very disappointed although they'll understand. So we are going to cancel but I feel dreadfully guilty.","Then if we arranged for a few days earlier we would need to get pre-depature PCR tests on Christmas Day itself which seems grim. If we went earlier, like next week, our boosters would not have kicked in. And there could be a lockdown or travel bans/quarantines coming in any day between now and when we would return. It is all round not a great idea with Omicron because me and my in-laws are all high risk." +" [url] I remember reading an article by from the summer, so today I decided to see more of her articles. Bad idea. So many of her articles is feels like outright pessimism and she defends it. Unsurprisingly, its put me in a pessimism spiral. Theres an article where she defends fearmongering, doomscrolling/catastrophizing, not buying the omicron is mild argument, why shes a negative person, etc.","[url] I remember reading an article by from the summer, so today I decided to see more of her articles. Bad idea. So many of her articles is feels like outright pessimism and she defends it. Unsurprisingly, its put me in a pessimism spiral." + The new world is just gonna be way less social and everything from therapy to office work is just gonna be online. Right now California today is reimposing a mask mandate. And it makes me feel hopeless than I will ever be able to find new friends or get mental healthcare. Right now California today is reimposing a mask mandate. The groups I went to prepandemic are amoung the most covid cautious and even when things looked better still didn't want to return in person.,The new world is just gonna be way less social and everything from therapy to office work is just gonna be online. +" Im honestly sort of worried though, because the shoot will be a few hours long, and I am supposed to have multiple people all up in my face doing my hair, makeup, styling me, etc. Because I also live with family members, I worry that Ill also be endangering them. Given everything I mentioned, how safe am I? Im honestly sort of worried though, because the shoot will be a few hours long, and I am supposed to have multiple people all up in my face doing my hair, makeup, styling me, etc. Im wanting to start doing jobs again, and got the opportunity to do a shoot for a clothing brand.","Im honestly sort of worried though, because the shoot will be a few hours long, and I am supposed to have multiple people all up in my face doing my hair, makeup, styling me, etc. Because I also live with family members, I worry that Ill also be endangering them." +" I honestly feel like we are never going to make this hurdle but I have to remember that the sun always peaks through the clouds. I honestly feel like we are never going to make this hurdle but I have to remember that the sun always peaks through the clouds. Hi, so I'm in my late twenties and for some reason, I seem to be experiencing a lot of stress with this pandemic even though the vaccines are out, I cannot shake the stress and turmoil of all that we had to go through, which has been and still is devastating to me. I am a highly sensitive person and an empath, and this has not been easy on me or anyone, but for some reason, the stress and trauma are affecting me now -- is anyone going through this or has that ship sailed for you? I also dislike the cold and winter weather (Canadian here) and I have a feeling that is making it worse. Yet I still feel constant stress from the lockdowns, constant worrying, isolation, putting my life on hold - I mean it's just so jarring and traumatic to let all of that sink in and move forward. Yet I still feel constant stress from the lockdowns, constant worrying, isolation, putting my life on hold - I mean it's just so jarring and traumatic to let all of that sink in and move forward.",I honestly feel like we are never going to make this hurdle but I have to remember that the sun always peaks through the clouds. +" Even though the Omicron is very mild, but it's spreading faster than Delta and now my stupid Governor reimposing the mask mandates once again until January 15th, but I doubt it'll end. And I'm sorry to say this, but if any of you will say it'll won't last forever, shut up and face the facts! Optimism is a waste of time! I hate to sound like a doom and gloom person, but I think next year in 2022 is going to be bad as 2021 and 2020. If the CDC or that evil announce that the Omicron is bad, then I have a feeling this pandemic will last forever. I know this pandemic will end, but based on the variant and cases rising up again, I don't think it'll end next year or ever. We'll never end this pandemic, because variants will come again and again and again. If the CDC or that evil announce that the Omicron is bad, then I have a feeling this pandemic will last forever. And I'm sorry to say this, but if any of you will say it'll won't last forever, shut up and face the facts! Optimism is a waste of time! Even though the Omicron is very mild, but it's spreading faster than Delta and now my stupid Governor reimposing the mask mandates once again until January 15th, but I doubt it'll end. We'll never end this pandemic, because variants will come again and again and again.","Even though the Omicron is very mild, but it's spreading faster than Delta and now my stupid Governor reimposing the mask mandates once again until January 15th, but I doubt it'll end. And I'm sorry to say this, but if any of you will say it'll won't last forever, shut up and face the facts! Optimism is a waste of time!" +" I know this pandemic will end, but despite of the Omicron is mild, the cases are rising up and my stupid Governor reimposing the mask mandates again. And it'll continue be bad year after year with no hope and the whole world will be gone like those apocalyptic movies, Tv shows, or books. And it'll continue be bad year after year with no hope and the whole world will be gone like those apocalyptic movies, Tv shows, or books. I know this pandemic will end, but despite of the Omicron is mild, the cases are rising up and my stupid Governor reimposing the mask mandates again. I know this pandemic will end, but despite of the Omicron is mild, the cases are rising up and my stupid Governor reimposing the mask mandates again. Just for that I'm not sure it'll end next year. I hate to sound like a doom and gloom, but I'm afraid I have a feeling that 2022 will be bad as 2020 and 2021. If it's going to last forever, then I think the apocalypse will be coming. I feel like optimism is a waste of time.","I know this pandemic will end, but despite of the Omicron is mild, the cases are rising up and my stupid Governor reimposing the mask mandates again." +" My issue is that I have a close friend (who lives/goes to school in AZ), who is **unvaccinated** and will not be getting it. She naturally got covid in late august of this year. I got the booster shot back in late October ( x3). It was bound to happen since she is basically clubbing/partying every night over there, and since there aren't any mask/vaccine mandates in AZ, most of everyone in her institution got it. My issue is that I have a close friend (who lives/goes to school in AZ), who is **unvaccinated** and will not be getting it. I am very careful about where I go and who I have direct contact with, but have been relieved since most of the people close to me are boosted, let alone fully vaxxed. This is because it's been 4 months since she got it naturally and studies show that natural immunity wanes quicker than the vaccines and transmission for unvaccinated individuals are much higher compares to vaccinated people.","My issue is that I have a close friend (who lives/goes to school in AZ), who is **unvaccinated** and will not be getting it. She naturally got covid in late august of this year." +" Don't assume that 2022 will be a repeat of 2021 or listen to people who tell you that it will be. We don't need that kind of talk. Yes, it's frustrating the mask mandates are back in at least CA and NY. But neither one of these are forever. Next year still has the potential to be far better than 2021 because not only of the milder strain, but because of the treatments and vaccinations. I know it doesn't look like that now, but giving up and despairing/making assumptions that the next year will be bad... don't go down that path, guys. Next year still has the potential to be far better than 2021 because not only of the milder strain, but because of the treatments and vaccinations.",Don't assume that 2022 will be a repeat of 2021 or listen to people who tell you that it will be. We don't need that kind of talk. +" It's eating away my health both physically and mentally. I don't have an oportunity to vaccinate either, as many suggested, due to how things are run in my house. Vaccine passports and mandates also do not help, only restraining my life and provoking angry reactions from my parents, which worsens my mental health. New variants that may kill me next week keep appearing, the word ""pandemic"" is practically taboo in my house, I may not get to see my grandma for christmas, and my little sister lost her graduation ball due to not being vaccinated. I don't have an oportunity to vaccinate either, as many suggested, due to how things are run in my house. New variants that may kill me next week keep appearing, the word ""pandemic"" is practically taboo in my house, I may not get to see my grandma for christmas, and my little sister lost her graduation ball due to not being vaccinated.","It's eating away my health both physically and mentally. I don't have an oportunity to vaccinate either, as many suggested, due to how things are run in my house." +" As I didn't wear a mask at all (but still had one on my person in case I was directed by staff/volunteers to put one on for any reason), I was concerned I'd feel unwelcome or be treated with hostility because of the possibility that attendees who masked would kick up a fuss in-person about those who didn't, official government advice be damned. These concerns popped up following a discussion someone brought up in a Facebook group I'm in about the consensus on masking for the event. Concerns aside, I enjoyed my weekend and it felt great to have in-person conventions again after half a year of nothing To be clear, I'm not an anti-masker and I, at a minimum, affirm that each and every individual has their own personal boundaries when it comes to their approach on tackling the current pandemic situation. As I didn't wear a mask at all (but still had one on my person in case I was directed by staff/volunteers to put one on for any reason), I was concerned I'd feel unwelcome or be treated with hostility because of the possibility that attendees who masked would kick up a fuss in-person about those who didn't, official government advice be damned. Concerns aside, I enjoyed my weekend and it felt great to have in-person conventions again after half a year of nothing","As I didn't wear a mask at all (but still had one on my person in case I was directed by staff/volunteers to put one on for any reason), I was concerned I'd feel unwelcome or be treated with hostility because of the possibility that attendees who masked would kick up a fuss in-person about those who didn't, official government advice be damned. These concerns popped up following a discussion someone brought up in a Facebook group I'm in about the consensus on masking for the event." + They were also unaware they could go to health departments in the beginning (I told them the vaccine was available and they made excuses so I dont remember if I specifically told them where to get it) when I feel like my mom should have been on top of knowing where to get them. On one hand I feel bad for blaming her on the other I ask myself why Im still talking to her. They were also unaware they could go to health departments in the beginning (I told them the vaccine was available and they made excuses so I dont remember if I specifically told them where to get it) when I feel like my mom should have been on top of knowing where to get them.,They were also unaware they could go to health departments in the beginning (I told them the vaccine was available and they made excuses so I dont remember if I specifically told them where to get it) when I feel like my mom should have been on top of knowing where to get them. +" so my dad (not vaccinated) tested postive yesterday and i was feeling some symtomps last night, but i was vaccinated back in june/july but i have asthma and anxiety has me worried like, what if the vaccine wore off and im in danger for it to be bad? so my dad (not vaccinated) tested postive yesterday and i was feeling some symtomps last night, but i was vaccinated back in june/july but i have asthma and anxiety has me worried like, what if the vaccine wore off and im in danger for it to be bad?","so my dad (not vaccinated) tested postive yesterday and i was feeling some symtomps last night, but i was vaccinated back in june/july but i have asthma and anxiety has me worried like, what if the vaccine wore off and im in danger for it to be bad?" +" These shots need to be developed like flu shots that cause minimal side effects. I dont want to get boosters every 6 months that take me out of commission for 1-2 days. I dont want to the booster, but if I dont get it, karma will come back to me with a breakthrough case, but now with the Omicron variant infected triple vaxxed folks in Israel, it all seems pointless to me. I dont want to the booster, but if I dont get it, karma will come back to me with a breakthrough case, but now with the Omicron variant infected triple vaxxed folks in Israel, it all seems pointless to me. I dont want to get boosters every 6 months that take me out of commission for 1-2 days. I dont want to the booster, but if I dont get it, karma will come back to me with a breakthrough case, but now with the Omicron variant infected triple vaxxed folks in Israel, it all seems pointless to me. I dont want to the booster, but if I dont get it, karma will come back to me with a breakthrough case, but now with the Omicron variant infected triple vaxxed folks in Israel, it all seems pointless to me.",These shots need to be developed like flu shots that cause minimal side effects. +" We need to have a negative PCR test before the flight. I've not been feeling well since yesterday. We need to have a negative PCR test before the flight. I've not been feeling well since yesterday. Not sure if this is due to stress thinking about our flight coz we've been cancelled many time now and I've been thinking we might not be able to come home again, seems like everything is going bad these past few days.",We need to have a negative PCR test before the flight. I've not been feeling well since yesterday. + Theres chunks of blood coming out of me which never used to happen. One weeks after I tested positive I got my period which normally lasts for six days but so far its lasted three weeks and I still have it. Theres chunks of blood coming out of me which never used to happen.,Theres chunks of blood coming out of me which never used to happen. +" I thought that next year will be as bad as last year and this year, but I hope Im wrong. Hi guys, I know this will be deleted, but I do want to say I want to apologize once again for overreacting and overly pessimistic. I shouldnt listen to those doom and gloom hullabaloos. Im just nervous for next year. I thought that next year will be as bad as last year and this year, but I hope Im wrong. Im back being optimistic, however, I need to do this carefully.","I thought that next year will be as bad as last year and this year, but I hope Im wrong." +" Hey guys, so for those of you who don't know, Cornell University just went remote due to a Covid outbreak with hundreds of cases and much of it is suspected to be Omicron. I honestly feel bad for Cornell students right now after having yet another semester upended by Covid, and who knows about Spring 2022. Just looking at the situation over there, it's making me fear the same could happen at my university. It's the exact kind of nightmarish scenario that I wish would never happen at my university this year. We don't have surveillance testing here, and one could say that's bad, but I think this helped us avert something similar this semester.","Hey guys, so for those of you who don't know, Cornell University just went remote due to a Covid outbreak with hundreds of cases and much of it is suspected to be Omicron." + Followed every guideline and more and yet I've still got it because of other people's actions. I'm concerned about the long-term effects corona virus may have on me and how I'm totally powerless in all of this. I'm concerned about the long-term effects corona virus may have on me and how I'm totally powerless in all of this. Followed every guideline and more and yet I've still got it because of other people's actions. I'm concerned about the long-term effects corona virus may have on me and how I'm totally powerless in all of this.,Followed every guideline and more and yet I've still got it because of other people's actions. +" If the people doing my makeup and styling my hair wear masks, how safe would I actually be? Long story short, Im getting my makeup and hair professionally done for a photoshoot and for obvious reasons, I wont be wearing a mask (its a little difficult to apply lipstick over a piece of fabric). I live with my parents and siblings atm, and all of us are vaccinated with (my parents are in their 50s and they got the booster, and so did me and my middle browere in our early/mid 20s). Long story short, Im getting my makeup and hair professionally done for a photoshoot and for obvious reasons, I wont be wearing a mask (its a little difficult to apply lipstick over a piece of fabric).","If the people doing my makeup and styling my hair wear masks, how safe would I actually be?" +" We have like 90% of Canadians vaccinated, but the 10% that are not are ruining things for everyone. You would think that in the past 2 years, our government would focus on increasing our hospital capacity and retaining HCWs.. but they havent. So now with any sort of threat of a new wave, we have to lockdown and implement a bunch of restrictions. 2) My partner is American. Rumour has it that they are going to ban any non-citizens from entering the country. If this is how life is going to be every winter, I dont think I want to live it anymore. We have like 90% of Canadians vaccinated, but the 10% that are not are ruining things for everyone. You would think that in the past 2 years, our government would focus on increasing our hospital capacity and retaining HCWs.. but they havent. I prioritize winter vacations every year and the thought of being stuck in Canada for another winter is unbearable. Because Im an essential worker, if they reinforce a quarantine, that takes away my ability to go on vacation. I just cant be separated from him indefinitely again. If this is how life is going to be every winter, I dont think I want to live it anymore. Rumour has it that they are going to ban any non-citizens from entering the country.","We have like 90% of Canadians vaccinated, but the 10% that are not are ruining things for everyone. You would think that in the past 2 years, our government would focus on increasing our hospital capacity and retaining HCWs.. but they havent." +" I just found out that my roommate's son in the city I work in is covid home test positive as of today symptoms since Friday. I just found out that my roommate's son in the city I work in is covid home test positive as of today symptoms since Friday. I'm terrified that my positive rapid was a false positive, but I don't want to waste nearly $1000 next week renting an Airbnb if I was positive and can't get infected again since I literally had it less than a week ago.",I just found out that my roommate's son in the city I work in is covid home test positive as of today symptoms since Friday. +" ; have seen the negative effects of it on my social life - constant fomo or not even getting invited anywhere), but always see others with no concern frolicking/traveling. it takes a huge damper on my mental health bc I am trying my best to be cautious and only leaving my house when necessary yet... I find myself in these *really* shitty situations. now, I feel like going through round two of the same issue (POSITIVE RAPID TEST, TWO NEGATIVE BINAX TESTS and PCR tbd tmrw). the only change is that now im going back to the office - 3x a week. now, I feel like going through round two of the same issue (POSITIVE RAPID TEST, TWO NEGATIVE BINAX TESTS and PCR tbd tmrw). I never leave my house (turn down going to bars, restaurants, etc.","; have seen the negative effects of it on my social life - constant fomo or not even getting invited anywhere), but always see others with no concern frolicking/traveling. it takes a huge damper on my mental health bc I am trying my best to be cautious and only leaving my house when necessary yet... I find myself in these *really* shitty situations." +" I am so fucking done with this paranoid mess of a government. I want my fucking vacation, I dont care if there are more travel advisories. I deserve to get my life back. I am so fucking done with this paranoid mess of a government. Ive been excited all year and we paid a shit load of money. Im sick of this government that FLIPS at everything.","I am so fucking done with this paranoid mess of a government. I want my fucking vacation, I dont care if there are more travel advisories. I deserve to get my life back." +" This is not a doom and gloom moment or being pessimistic, this is a concern. I'm worried that maybe next year might be a disappointment as this year. I was expecting this pandemic to end this year until the Delta Variant came in and I was very disappointed and starting to like 2021 than I hate 2020. I mean, I know we've seen a lot've predictions like say the pandemic might end in Spring 2022, if we're lucky. I was expecting this pandemic to end this year until the Delta Variant came in and I was very disappointed and starting to like 2021 than I hate 2020. I also heard right now we're in the 72% of vaccination rate here in the U.S. Although the state I live in is now in 80% for single dose which is not bad.","This is not a doom and gloom moment or being pessimistic, this is a concern." +" I feel like I wasted my money on a degree that was useless with online learning. I feel like I got nothing out of school. Im just so tired of hearing different things everywhere, idk how to behave anymore. This damn virus stole 2 years of my life and Im just not sure how to feel about it anymore. This damn virus stole 2 years of my life and Im just not sure how to feel about it anymore. I feel like I wasted my money on a degree that was useless with online learning. Im just so tired of hearing different things everywhere, idk how to behave anymore. Im truly exhausted and it feels like there is no end.","I feel like I wasted my money on a degree that was useless with online learning. I feel like I got nothing out of school. Im just so tired of hearing different things everywhere, idk how to behave anymore." +" It pisses me off because I have been INSANELY careful for nearly 2 years and the first time I decide to have some fun I get exposed. Makes me want to crawl into a hole until this is over and simultaneously wish I had not risked my mental health for being a shutin since early 2020. Makes me want to crawl into a hole until this is over and simultaneously wish I had not risked my mental health for being a shutin since early 2020. I have been one of those super careful types, have only done indoor dining a handful of times, canceled my wedding multiple times etc. Work told us yesterday that someone on our team at the party had COVID. Makes me want to crawl into a hole until this is over and simultaneously wish I had not risked my mental health for being a shutin since early 2020.",It pisses me off because I have been INSANELY careful for nearly 2 years and the first time I decide to have some fun I get exposed. Makes me want to crawl into a hole until this is over and simultaneously wish I had not risked my mental health for being a shutin since early 2020. + Apparently it's likely gonna be around the middle of this decade before every country hits their vax goals which means more variants are probably gonna pop up and spread. I was hearing the pandemic was projected to end middle of next year but is that really the case anymore? Apparently it's likely gonna be around the middle of this decade before every country hits their vax goals which means more variants are probably gonna pop up and spread. Idk what to do I can't keep living like this.,Apparently it's likely gonna be around the middle of this decade before every country hits their vax goals which means more variants are probably gonna pop up and spread. + I said dont worry the summer will be amazing when were all vaccinated. I fear that more businesses are going to go under further wrecking the future. I dont believe Covid will ever stop being a threat and were just going to be on this cyclone of shit eternally. Let me say I am fully vaxxed since may and was excited to get them. But now were back in the same spot except this time theres no light. The vaccines didnt stop it. It just delayed it. I am so pessimistic about my life going forward. Im on the fence about the booster at this point because as proven now the vaccines wont stop restrictions and panic. I dont believe Covid will ever stop being a threat and were just going to be on this cyclone of shit eternally. But now were back in the same spot except this time theres no light.,I said dont worry the summer will be amazing when were all vaccinated. +" Really, the hopeful words of encouragement just pisses me off at this point because Ive been hearing them for so long. Also, even if my family is free of COVID, no one can escape the toll its had on the economy and the fear of whats to come for the economy. Also, though we havent had COVID, we have had just about everything else in my household. Also, even if my family is free of COVID, no one can escape the toll its had on the economy and the fear of whats to come for the economy. Really, the hopeful words of encouragement just pisses me off at this point because Ive been hearing them for so long. Also, though we havent had COVID, we have had just about everything else in my household. Right now, my fear isnt COVID itself, but its effect on the economy and mental health. Honestly, I have been very lucky during the pandemic, havent caught COVID, school loans being on pause has allowed my family to save up enough to just pay them off, and I start a new job next week. Also, even if my family is free of COVID, no one can escape the toll its had on the economy and the fear of whats to come for the economy. Im on a long waitlist to see a therapist because despite having a good life. Anyway, anyone that feels hopeless, here is an article that shows we are not alone. It was strangely comforting to me .","Really, the hopeful words of encouragement just pisses me off at this point because Ive been hearing them for so long." +" At a certain point I needed to get over my anxiety of getting this disease and getting it is what finally caused me to experienced a sense of relief. I had a breakthrough infection at the end of October and while I recovered at home, it wasnt fun at all and took me about two weeks to feel fully recovered. Im double vaxxed and am about to get my booster soon. In my mind tho, the pandemic is done for me. I dont have the mental bandwidth to keep worrying about this. At a certain point I needed to get over my anxiety of getting this disease and getting it is what finally caused me to experienced a sense of relief.",At a certain point I needed to get over my anxiety of getting this disease and getting it is what finally caused me to experienced a sense of relief. +" Im still freaking out tho cuz there were a couple of times where the waiter was unmasked and standing a little too close to me while taking my order. There was also a small group of unmasked men sitting directly behind me (with not much space between our backs) who were relentlessly flirting with an unmasked waitress for liketen minutes straight (it was kind of annoying to listen to). There was also a small group of unmasked men sitting directly behind me (with not much space between our backs) who were relentlessly flirting with an unmasked waitress for liketen minutes straight (it was kind of annoying to listen to). Im still freaking out tho cuz there were a couple of times where the waiter was unmasked and standing a little too close to me while taking my order. So with all that laughing and talking Im worried that something couldve spread to me even though my back was facing the groups back, How much risk am I in?",Im still freaking out tho cuz there were a couple of times where the waiter was unmasked and standing a little too close to me while taking my order. There was also a small group of unmasked men sitting directly behind me (with not much space between our backs) who were relentlessly flirting with an unmasked waitress for liketen minutes straight (it was kind of annoying to listen to). +" I love my family and I wouldnt want to jeopardize their health, but I dont think its fair that I need to quarantine a whole week. Ive done my part by getting the vaccine. Hes been very paranoid about catching covid that he barely leaves his house. I love my family and I wouldnt want to jeopardize their health, but I dont think its fair that I need to quarantine a whole week. Ive done my part by getting the vaccine. I have some last minute shopping to do and if decide to go, then Im selfish for not wanting to quarantine and I dont care if I get my family sick according to my brother. How would you all handle this? I was planning on going to my parents house for the holidays who lives a couple states away so Id be driving.","I love my family and I wouldnt want to jeopardize their health, but I dont think its fair that I need to quarantine a whole week. Ive done my part by getting the vaccine." + Just wanting some similar stories with good outcomes maybe? And the time line to expect with this fever? Right now the 10 year old is getting hit the hardest with fever. We've been rotating Tylenol and motrin every 3 to 4 hours per her pediatrician and she's still coughing quite a bit and saying her belly is hurting some. Same with the 12 year old but her fever is only a low grade one. Right now the 10 year old is getting hit the hardest with fever. We've been rotating Tylenol and motrin every 3 to 4 hours per her pediatrician and she's still coughing quite a bit and saying her belly is hurting some. Same with the 12 year old but her fever is only a low grade one. Sister calls Sunday evening to tell me that her husband can't smell or taste. I immediately go get the kids and bring them home. Monday night the 2 older kids start coughing with no fever. Tuesday they feel like crap so I go get some rapid tests from Walmart. Sure enough they're positive. Right now the 10 year old is getting hit the hardest with fever. We've been rotating Tylenol and motrin every 3 to 4 hours per her pediatrician and she's still coughing quite a bit and saying her belly is hurting some. Same with the 12 year old but her fever is only a low grade one. I'm not sure why the fever is scaring me so bad that they have. They're really good kids and decided it would be best if they quarantined to their room and wore a mask when they had to come out so they don't get their little sister sick. I've struggled this entire pandemic to keep their lives as normal as possible while still trying to keep them safe and I'm feeling like a massive failure right now.,Just wanting some similar stories with good outcomes maybe? And the time line to expect with this fever? +" I really had to go to the bathroom and rushed off, in the process completely forgetting to put on my mask between going to the table to the restroom. There were two other people in there (masked), and I was completely maskless. I really had to go to the bathroom and rushed off, in the process completely forgetting to put on my mask between going to the table to the restroom. There were two other people in there (masked), and I was completely maskless. Running to the washroom while drinking in a bar has never felt so fraught before. I'm convinced I'm going to contract the Omicron variant from my stupid mistake, and it just doesn't feel like it was worth it. I'm going to do a rapid test tomorrow or the following day, but I can't shake this upset. I feel like such an idiot putting myself at risk like that.","I really had to go to the bathroom and rushed off, in the process completely forgetting to put on my mask between going to the table to the restroom. There were two other people in there (masked), and I was completely maskless."